Field Support Supervisor

Belvoir Home Care Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 9,400 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Uniform

Pension scheme (Employer & Employee)

Accrued Annual Leave

Mileage paid

Paid training

Friendly team

Overtime option

Job summary

Belvoir Home Care Ltd in Nottingham is seeking a Field Support Supervisor to work 18 hours per week. You will perform usual care duties with the added on-call responsibility every other weekend, visiting clients in their own homes across the Vale of Belvoir.

You will also handle admin tasks such as Care Plan Reviews, audits, spot checks and supporting new carers, plus keep accurate records and maintain excellent communication with the Care Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Adult Care.
• Able to work every other weekend and some evenings.
• Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• A good level of spoken and written English.
• Demonstrate good computer literacy and IT skills.
• Willingness to travel to clients beyond standard runs.
• Knowledge of the local area is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out usual care duties and on-call support.
• Assist with admin duties: Care Plan Reviews, audits, spot checks, mentoring new carers.
• Visit clients in their own homes and promote independence.
• Maintain clear, concise records of care calls and actions.

Skills

Adult Care Experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

IT skills

English proficiency

Reliability

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

About Belvoir Home Care:

EST. in 2011, we are a family run business with family values. Belvoir Home Care prides itself on delivering a prestigious and quality service. We support a range of clients in their own homes, who have varying needs and preferences. As a family run business, our staff work in a supportive environment with a positive team ethic.

No overseas applicants. We do not offer sponsorship. UK based only.

What the role involves:

As a Field Support Supervisor you will be contracted to work 18 hours per week, you will carry out usual care duties with the additional role of On-Call every other weekend.

We operate our services within the Vale of Belvoir, across the A52 and up to Southwell.

You will also be required to carry out admin duties such as Care Plan Reviews, auditing, spot checks and supporting new carers in their role as well as any other admin duties specified by the Care Manager.

As expected the care calls involve visiting clients in their own homes and carrying out tasks to meet their needs and promote their own Independence accordingly.

This may involve:

• Administering medication.
• Preparing meals.
• Personal care.
• Cleaning.
• Attending medical appointments.
• Supporting hobbies & interests.
• Keeping clear & concise records.

Our calls are between 7am and 10pm 7 days a week throughout the year.

As an On-Call Support Staff member, you'll be the first point of contact for any urgent issues that may arise outside of normal working hours. This might involve:

• Answering phone calls and responding to messages from carers, clients &/or family members.
• Following established procedures to resolve common issues.
• Escalating more complex problems to the Care Manager.
• Keeping a clear and accurate record of all calls and actions taken.
• Attending care calls that are uncovered outside of your own standard run.

When you will be on call:

• One Evening per week from 4pm until 11pm.
• Every other weekend: Typically, from 4pm Friday through to 8am Monday.

The on-call rota is planned out for the year however there will be flexibility to swap with other team members for planned leave, in addition there will be opportunity to pick up additional calls to cover staff absences which will be paid as overtime.

Requirements of the role:

• At least 1 years experience in Adult Care.
• Be available to work every other weekend and some evenings.
• You should be reliable, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
• A good level of spoken and written English.
• Be able to demonstrate good computer literacy and IT skills.
• The flexibility to travel to clients outside of your own standard runs.
• Level 2 in Health & Social Care is essential and the willingness to work towards Level 3.
• The flexibility to work some bank holidays, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day.
• It would be desirable that you have knowledge of the local area.

What you will receive:

• A set alternate week rota.
• Valuable experience in a different aspect of our operations.
• Full training and support will be provided.
• A permanent contract and guaranteed salary on completion of the probation period.
• Free Uniform.
• Employer & Employee contribution Pension scheme.
• Accrued Annual Leave.
• Mileage paid.
• Paid training time.
• A friendly welcoming team.
• The option to pick up over-time.

Benefits:

• Company pension.
• On-site parking.
• Paid training.
• Store discount.