Field Care Supervisor

Field Care Supervisor – Maidstone, ME15 6HX

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an efficient, organised and experienced Field Care Supervisor to join a highly reputable, established and rapidly expanding Complex Care Business, SCP Complex in Maidstone.

The role of the field care supervisor is to support the delivery of the highest quality care support services by carrying out a range of functions in the field, including the assessment and review of individual services and the practical supervision, instruction and support of care workers, therefore some team management experience is essential.

As a Field care Supervisor your role will include the following duties:

• Carry out initial risk and needs assessments in respect of individual service users, either in the service user’s home or, where required, in other settings such as hospitals or residential/nursing homes;

• Work in partnership with service users, their family, carers, advocates, healthcare professionals and others to ensure the seamless delivery of holistic packages of individual care support;

• Work with care coordinators to support the planning of realistic, effective care worker rotas, with due regard for the particular needs of the individual and the particular skills and attributes of the worker;

• Carry out regular reviews of individual services, including repeated and renewed needs and risk assessments;

• Participate as required in multi-disciplinary review of service users’ needs.

• Shadow new care workers in the field to ensure their competence;

• Carry out the on-site observation and evaluation of care worker practice as part of routine supervision, in response to particular performance concerns, or as otherwise directed;

• Provide ad hoc support and instruction to care workers in the field, including in an emergency.

• Promote a safe working environment and safe systems of work in respect of care workers in the field and those that might be affected by their activities;

• Understand and follow hazard and accident reporting procedures

• Be alert to any changes in service users’ condition and circumstances and act appropriately when these change

This is a great chance to be part of one of the UK’s most exciting business’s within Care, who are going from strength to strength focusing on their growth and quality of care.

This is a full time permanent position, with a fantastic company who promote within and encourage their staff to reach their full potential. Continuous training and support will be provided.

SCP Complex Care are an equal opportunities employer and are part of the City and County Healthcare Group.  We offer competitive salaries, full training and support and the chance to be part of rapidly expanding, successful business who take pride in the quality of care we provide. 

Contact information

Jo Salt