Continuity of Care Services • Maidstone, Kent
About this role
Position
Field Care Supervisor - Complex Care
Are you a Care Assistant with complex care experience looking to advance your career in healthcare? If you are already a Senior Care Assistant/ Team Leader or Field Care Supervisor and seeking fresh opportunity to advance, we would love to hear from you!
Location
to cover our care packages in the Kent area with head office based in Maidstone
Salary
£27,000 to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience plus additional pay for weekend on- call duties
Hours
40 hours per week (including weekend availability), permanent contract
We are looking for an enthusiastic Complex Care Supervisor to join our caring team covering the Kent area. You will play a crucial role in supporting the growing demands of our specialised complex care services.
Requirements
Minimum of one year experience of supporting those with disabilities and complex health needs including tracheostomies, ventilators, gastrostomy tubes and bowel management care
Attend mandatory fully funded training and achieve a QCF level 3 Health and Social Care qualification within the first year of employment
Strong communication, excellent organisation and problem-solving skills
Full UK driving licence and your own car is essential for this role
What you will be doing as our
Field Care Supervisor
You will work closely with our Care Manager who will support you to oversee our clients in the Kent area. You will get to know our clients diverse complex needs and induct our Complex Care Assistants into their care package ensuring they have the required competent clinical skills through relevant training and supervision.
As well as supervisory duties, your schedule of 40 hours per week will include clinical shifts of varying lengths, start and finish times and you will need to be available to work alternate weekends.
Your Responsibilities
Collaborate with our Care Manager to setup care packages, introduce new staff to our clients and to build trust with our services users and their families
Maintain familiarity with the complex needs of each of our clients to ensure continuity and consistency as per their care plan
Supervise, shadow, manage competency assessments, conduct observations, and mentor our care assistants
Work with the care coordinator to maintain shift cover within the care package team
Perform clinical duties of personal care, medication administration, meal preparation and light household duties
Participate in the on-call rota, shared with the wider team
At Continuity of Care Services, we believe that no matter your age or disability you should be able to live as independently as possible. Ultimately, as our Complex Care Supervisor, we want you to uphold the exceptional care that our clients experience from our well-trained and compassionate team.
What can we offer you as our Complex Care Supervisor?
Fully funded QCF level 3 Health and Social Care qualification
Ongoing CPD-training and clinical supervision to support revalidation requirements
Paid mileage where applicable
Use of company mobile and app to manage schedule
Consistent on call support & coaching from your line manager
Blue light card- subscription covered by us!
£500 refer a friend scheme (terms & conditions apply)
Opportunities to speak to our Mental Health First Aiders
EPA Programme (Smart Clinic)
Annual Charity Events
Pension Scheme with The People's pension
Join our dedicated team and become a valued member of our community-focused care organisation. Make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Submit your CV via the apply online function. Apply now!
Continuity of Care Services are an Equally Opportunities, Disability Aware and CQC Regulated Employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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