This is a maternity cover position for approximately 12 months.

Do you have a passion for working within the care sector? Do you have experience in supervising and motivating staff? If so, we would love to hear from you!

As a Field Care Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising live-in care workers and ensuring that the best care is delivered to our clients in the community. You will be part of the client’s care journey being the first point of contact for the client, the client’s family and the carer whilst working. 

We offer:

• Competitive salary plus extra payment for on-call evenings and weekends 
• Paid overtime
• Ongoing training and career development
• Pension
• Mileage
• Laptop and a company mobile phone
• Blue Light Discount Card to be used in high street stores and online 
• Welcome bonus £400*
• Refer a Friend Scheme £200*
• Birthday Day Off
• Wellness Hub/Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and Service Awards

*(T&C's apply)

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• Meet with new clients and build relationships with the clients to ensure that the chosen carer matches the client’s needs. You will have comprehensive knowledge of where your clients are in their care journey
• Carry out full risk assessments, person-centred outcome-based care plan and hospital passport for each new client and ensure a copy is in the client’s home and in the online in-tray
• Follow and be aware of CQC and LA guidelines on Safeguarding Processes. Comply and ensure the carers follow and comply with Abicare’s policies and procedures
• Introduce and be actively involved with the Live-in carer changeovers, either personally or through the Senior Carer/PA
• Telephone monitoring with your carers within 72 hours of arriving in post
• Visit clients and carers monthly to carry out check visits and direct observations and ensure relevant paperwork is completed and filed
• Work collaboratively with your manager to develop and motivate your  team of care staff, working closely with them and providing support and ensuring update training is arranged when required
• Complete Live-in carer rotas 4 weeks ahead using the company roster system
• Daily meetings with your Locality Manager to give feedback on client risk assessments, client issues, staff supervision and staff issues and ensure all client paperwork is filed securely
• Work with the carer to support and enrich the client’s day-to-day living discussing and planning with the client’s family if appropriate possible social experiences, outings and activities 
• Be part of internal and external case management meetings regarding your client and carer

You will be given the training and support to embark on this rewarding role. You will enjoy travelling in the community visiting your carers and clients, supporting your team and being part of the  ‘on-call out of hours' support. 

Must have:

• Full UK driving licence and a car
• Previous experience supervising and managing small teams
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Experience in carrying out risk assessments and care planning
• Sound knowledge of person-centred care
• Health & Social Care Diploma Level 3 
• The commitment and dedication to make a difference to the lives of the clients
• Knowledge of staff rostering systems and excellent IT skills

You will be expected to exhibit Abicare’s 5 core values (C.H.E.C.K):
C- Committed H - Honest E - Empowering C- Collaborative K - Kind

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time, you will need to have permission to work in the UK.

Abicare Services is part of the Health & Social care sector where we provide daily and live-in care to our clients. We are part of a fast-growing industry that also relies heavily on technology to manage the delivery of an exceptional service to its clients. Abicare is committed to integrating innovative care technology, which can assist and complement the daily or live-in care that is delivered to our clients by our carers. We are always looking at new ways to deliver care in the community. Abicare is registered with CQC (Care Quality Commission) and CIW (Care Inspectorate Wales) and works closely with local health authorities and NHS commissioners.