Care Supervisor

Job Description

Do you like helping people Would you like to support people in our community to keep their independenceWe know working in care isnt about the salary its about delivering invaluable support to our most vulnerable people - which is invaluable.Would you like to get paid £24,822 - £27,662 per yearto do thisWe offer:

• 35 days paid annual leave each year! (including bank holiday allowance) - Increasing to 40 days after 5 years service.

• Paid sick leave, beginning with one-month full pay increasing to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay

• Local Government Pension Scheme - you pay one third, we pay two thirds (double what you contribute)

• Continuous training and development - free - many career options available.

• Employee Benefit Scheme - discounts at all big retailers, attractions, eating out, cinema, health and beauty - the list goes on

• Support from our confidential employee assistance programme and our workplace well-being team.

North Northamptonshire Council have a domiciliary care service in Wellingborough at Da Vinci Court, where we provide a range of care and support services for our customers.Were seeking to recruit a great Care Supervisor; someone with the right values and positive attitude to work within the Specialist Support for Younger Adults team - could this be youOur customers are aged between 18-65 and have a range of physical and learning needs.We support them with personal care, manual handling, medication , food and drink, finances and shopping.The role of a Care Supervisor is to:

• To undertake social care assessments with customers to put in place ongoing support plans to meet assessed needs.
• To act as a key worker for an identified group of customers ensuring support arrangements are regularly reviewed liaising with health, housing and social care professionals to ensure their support is effectively coordinated.
• To supervise and appraise a team of staff, identifying training requirements and continued professional development to enable staff to operate more effectively within standards and guidelines.
• To work flexible hours covering early mornings, late evenings and weekends, 365 days a year to provide appropriate day to day supervision, ensuring the smooth running of the service.
• To maintain accurate customers records and service records e.g. Care Plans using company information systems to ensure they are in line with departmental policy and procedure.
• To undertake specific lead responsibilities on behalf of the service for example responsibility for ordering, monitoring and administering medication to customers in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• To ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons, and to comply with the policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the company.

Schedule:

• Set four-week rota
• Ability to work every other weekend
• Shift pattern - combination of early/late hours (7am - 11pm)

Pay: £24,822 - £27,662 per yearUnit Base: Da Vinci Court, 42 Croyland Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2JROur main goal is to find people who can make a difference!About you:

• Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS checkwhich will be covered by the employer.
• Have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Social Care or the ability and willingness to undertake training to this level.
• Ability and willingness to undertake NVQ Level 4 or equivalent
• Proven experience and knowledge of the customer group sufficient to lead, direct and train staff
• Knowledge and understanding of National Care Standards
• Previous experience of working in this role, or within a social care setting
• Experience of using a database
• Basic computer skills in Word, Excel, Internet and email
• Ability to supervise and manage staff effectively and carry out regular supervisions and appraisals with staff
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to work on own initiative and to prioritise own and others work and to work under pressure
• Good communication skills sufficient to relate well to a wide range of people and to other agencies
• Ability to follow company and statutory procedures
• Diplomatic with a good common sense approach
• Tolerant, adaptable and flexible
• Able to travel effectively
• Able to work in and develop a team
• Ability to demonstrate awareness / understanding of equal opportunities and other peoples behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs
• Understanding of equality standards and diversity issues and their impact in social care services

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees including:

• 35 days paid annual leave each year! (including bank holiday allowance) - Increasing to 40 days after 5 years service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
• "Employee Assistance Programme" run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legaladvice, bereavement support and medical information.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Mileage Allowance - 45p per mile for travel between customers homes
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Supportive Management Team
• Employee Benefit Scheme (e.g. family friendly policies)
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Thank you for your interest in working for North Northamptonshire Council.

Keyskills :
Care PlansManagement SkillsSocial CareSupervisionSupportive