Supervisor – Bridgwater– Flexible Workforce Team

Somerset Care Group.; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Health and wellbeing programme

Exclusive employee discounts

Company pension

Job summary

Somerset Care Group is seeking a compassionate and flexible Supervisor for their Bridgwater team. In this role, you will lead and support staff in delivering quality care across various residential homes. With the freedom to choose your shifts, you'll have the balance to work according to your lifestyle while providing essential support to service users.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in a residential care setting and be committed to delivering outstanding care. Join a team that values inclusivity and supports professional development.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of supervisory experience in a residential care setting within the last 3 years.
• A full driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Proficient with smartphones (iOS or Android).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate care staff on shift.
• Monitor staff to ensure provision of high-quality care.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and families.
• Implement policies on safe medication handling.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Compassion

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Supervisor – Bridgwater– Flexible Workforce Team

Role type: Residential Care

Location: Bridgwater and surrounding areas

Role type: Care Home

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Are you a compassionate individual looking for a flexible role that works around your lifestyle? Somerset Care invites you to become a valued member of our team, delivering exceptional care across our 22 care homes in Somerset and Devon.

About the Role

We offer true two‑way flexibility: you pick the shifts that fit your lifestyle, and once confirmed, we simply ask that you commit to working them. Whether you prefer regular hours or occasional shifts, you have real control over when you work.

Job Purpose

As a supervisor, you will be a key member of the Management Team and accountable to the Manager and Deputy Manager for:

• Leading and coordinating the care and ancillary staff on shift, ensuring services respond flexibly to the needs of Service Users.
• Monitoring that staff provide high‑quality care within the Company’s Quality Assurance framework.
• Ensuring that resources within the home are used efficiently and cost‑effectively.
• Liaising with other professionals, such as GPs, Social Workers, and families.

Why Join Us?

We offer:

• Flexible Hours: Work as much or as little as you like.
• Comprehensive Training: Gain the skills and confidence to succeed.
• Blue Light Card (cost covered by us)
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Wagestream (early access to earnings)
• Company pension
• Exclusive employee discounts

Key Responsibilities:

• You will provide personal care such as washing, bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance to the Service Users and will undertake manual handling duties as required.
• You will be responsible, as part of the senior team for the leading, directing and managing of staff whilst running the shift.
• You will ensure that a person‑centred approach is adopted to meet the identified needs of the individual.
• You will contribute to the effective supervision and support of staff.
• You will maintain necessary records and participate in the Service Users care planning, goal setting and resident reviews.
• You will access and update confidential records using a computer on a daily basis. You may also be required to use technology to support Customers in order to improve health and well‑being in order to maintain contact with family and friends e.g. Skype, YouTube, Internet etc.
• You will implement the Company’s policy in relation to the safe storage, handling and recording of medicines and treatments.
• You will ensure appropriate staffing numbers are met on each shift.
• When you are on duty, you and your team will be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the Service Users, staff and visitors to the home.
• You will attend meetings, training courses and follow‑up refresher courses as required.
• You will maintain a professional and hygienic appearance.
• You will work in line with the policy on Infection Prevention and Control, according to your role.
• Night Care Supervisor only – You will be expected to stay awake and not leave the building when you are on duty.

What You’ll Need

• At least 1 years’ supervisory experience in a residential care setting within the last 3 years
• A full driving license and your own vehicle
• Access to a smartphone (iOS or Android)
• Availability to work a minimum of one shift per month
• Evidence of your right to work in the UK
• A CV detailing your full work history, including any gaps

Somerset Care Limited is committed to encouraging equality, diversityand inclusion among our workforce, and eliminatingunlawful discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals. As this position involves “regulated activity” (as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) an Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken.

It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Somerset Care is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children at risk.