Field Support Lead – Care Team (Maternity Cover)

Voyage Care; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream access

Blue Light Card discounts

24/7 doctor line

Cash plans for families

Retirement leave

Job summary

Voyage Care is seeking a passionate Field Support Supervisor for 12 months maternity cover at our Chapel Mews service in New Whittington. You will lead a small team, support six adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, and help them engage with local communities.

You will develop person-centred plans, conduct needs assessments, mentor new staff, and ensure high standards of care across the service. On-call may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or care management role.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities, or complex needs.
• Experience managing challenging behaviours and trauma-informed support.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a team of care colleagues.
• Developing and implementing person-centred support plans.
• Conducting care needs assessments.
• Inducting, mentoring and supporting new team members.
• Completing supervisions, appraisals and competency assessments.
• Undertaking medication competencies and medication audits.
• Attending multi-disciplinary meetings and liaising with professionals.
• Completing reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the service alongside the management team.
• Regularly spending time with the people we support to ensure they are achieving their goals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Care management

Person-centred planning

Team mentoring

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Voyage Care is seeking a passionate Field Support Supervisor for 12 months maternity cover at our Chapel Mews service in New Whittington. You will lead a small team, support six adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, and help them engage with local communities.

You will develop person-centred plans, conduct needs assessments, mentor new staff, and ensure high standards of care across the service. On-call may be required.