Field Support Supervisor

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

Maternity Cover - Field Support Supervisor

12 months Cover

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Wagestream – giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
• Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
• 24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
• Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
• Enhanced retirement leave
• Long service awards

About the Role

We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated Field Support Supervisor to join our friendly and supportive team at oOur Chapel Mews supported living service in New Whittington is a welcoming and friendly environment and you can be sure that no two days will be the same! You’ll be enhancing the lives of the people we support by teaching them new life skills, assisting with personal care, encouraging them to access their local communities, socialising and doing lots of activities. We support 6 adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. One day you could be out with the people we support in local bars and pubs, the next you could be unwinding with them playing video games, watching films or going to the cinema.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced care professional who is passionate about making a real difference to people’s lives. You'll play a key role in supporting both the people we support and the colleagues who deliver outstanding care every day.

As a Field Support Supervisor, you'll work closely with the management team to ensure the highest standards of care and support are maintained across the service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and leading 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 and living fulfilling lives

You may also be required to participate in the on-call rota, subject to the needs of the service. We're looking for someone with both the right experience and the right values.

Ideally, you will have:

• 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
  • Complex mental health needs
  • Acquired brain injuries
  • Challenging behaviours
  • Traumatic backgrounds

Most importantly, you'll be passionate about empowering people to live as independently as possible while helping colleagues develop and grow within their roles.

Why Choose Voyage Care?

At Voyage Care, we celebrate individuality and encourage you to Be You.

We're committed to helping our colleagues Grow Together through excellent training, ongoing support, development opportunities and clear career pathways. You'll join a sector‑leading organisation where your contribution is recognised and valued every day.

All applicants and subsequent job offer will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

Some of our roles require male or female employees only. Where this is indicated, it is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.