Field Care Supervisor – Domiciliary Care Lead

McCarthy & Stone Ltd; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Mileage allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone is seeking an experienced Field Care Supervisor to deliver a new care and lifestyle service across Harrogate, Leeds and Bradford. The role involves supervising Mobile Care Assistants and ensuring person-centred care while promoting independence for residents.

The position requires at least 2 years of supervisory care experience, a Health and Social Care qualification (Level 2 or higher), and strong knowledge of CQC regulations and care planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years supervisory care experience in a community, field-based or home care setting.
• Must hold a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or preferably Level 3, or be willing to work towards it.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding and compliance requirements.
• Experience of completing and updating care plans and risk assessments.
• Excellent understanding of the elderly care sector and independent living in later life.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Care Manager with the growth, management and delivery of care services across the allocated geographical area.
• Ensure services are safe, effective, high quality and compliant with CQC regulations, company policies and best practice.
• Supervise, support and develop a team of Mobile Care Assistants and Mobile Domestic & Lifestyle Support Assistants, including training oversight, staff reviews, spot checks, interviewing, onboarding and induction.
• Collaborate with a multi disciplinar y team to maintain best practice and keep care administration systems accurate and up to date.
• Deliver excellent service to residents, encourage reviews and feedback, and attend development meetings to discuss and promote available services.
• Support the team in identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns to the appropriate authorities and the in-house compliance team.
• Provide short-notice cover for care calls when required, including staff sickness or annual leave and to work alternate weekends.
• Ensure all scheduled visits are clocked in and out, and updated as necessary on the careline live app on your mobile phone.
• Maintain work records, e.g. work sheets, and receipts to support travel expenses and mileage claims.

Skills

Care supervision

CQC knowledge

Care planning

Elderly care

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2

Health & Social Care Level 3

Job description

McCarthy & Stone is seeking an experienced Field Care Supervisor to deliver a new care and lifestyle service across Harrogate, Leeds and Bradford. The role involves supervising Mobile Care Assistants and ensuring person-centred care while promoting independence for residents.

The position requires at least 2 years of supervisory care experience, a Health and Social Care qualification (Level 2 or higher), and strong knowledge of CQC regulations and care planning.