ApproCare are seeking a Field Care Supervisor to join our busy fast paced Community Care Management team covering Sheppey and Sittingbourne (Our office is based in Bluetown, Sheerness).
***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT HOLD A SPONSORSHIP LICENCE AND THEREFORE UNABLE TO OFFER ANY SPONSORSHIP FOR THS ROLE***
ApproCare is a leading Care Provider of adult home care covering Sheppey & Sittingbourne, founded in 2013.
Requirements
- All candidates must have a minimum of 6 months care experience ideally in Community Care.
- All candidates must have certification of Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
- 40 hours average per week. Monday to Friday and every other weekend. The role will be 50% office based, 50% community based (including care visits) and may include a mix of mornings and evenings as necessary.
- Ability to cope with a busy and demanding role, involving telephone/email or in person contact with Community Care workers, Clients and Health Professionals.
- Candidates MUST be a driver with their own vehicle.
- Candidates MUST be willing and able to assist in covering care calls in cases of urgent need.
- Candidates MUST have a compatible Smartphone to use our staff app.
- Candidates MUST have excellent computer skills - The ability to use email, Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel.
- Candidates MUST have an excellent telephone manner.
- Candidates MUST have excellent English (both spoken & written).
Job Title: Field Care Supervisor
Salary: £26,936 basic pay + weekend enhancement + on call bonus + overtime opportunities = CIRCA £29,213.60
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Reportable to: Registered Manager
This role will mostly consist of
- Conducting new client care plans and risk assessments as well as regular reviews of existing client care plans. - Full training given.
However other duties include:
- To carry out introductory visits when a Community Carer visits a new Client for the first time.
- To hold the out of hours mobile phone on a rota basis as instructed by the Registered Manager
- To cover care visits as per rota, when necessary and in cases of urgent need
- Communicating effectively with the Registered Manager and other professionals with regard to Clients
- Communicating effectively with Office and Community staff members of ApproCare
- General office duties including maintenance of client files and dealing effectively with telephone and email enquiries
- Assist Registered Manager to deal effectively and efficiently with any concerns that may arise from clients or staff.
This role would ideally suit an experienced Carer/Senior Carer wishing to progress and further develop their skills and knowledge in the Care industry. As a guideline, this role is 50% an administrative role and 50% community based.
The applicant must be willing and able to assist with covering care work as per schedule and in the event of urgent need. Hours of work will typically be Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm & every other weekend as necessary. Some degree of flexibility may be expected in accordance with client need.
Applicants MUST be locally based to Isle of Sheppey / Sittingbourne area, as well as a driver with a full UK driving licence.
The successful applicant will benefit from:
- Free Uniform + Employee Welcome Pack
- Bonus ‘Refer a Friend’ Scheme
- Exclusive Employee Discounts at Major High Street Retailers
- Good Rates of Pay (plus enhancements for evening/weekend work)
- Mileage / Expenses Payment @ 35p per mile
- A Company Laptop
- 28 Days Holiday
- Company Pension
- Free Training & Career Development up to Level 5 in Health & Social Care
- Job Satisfaction
- Local Head Office (Sheerness)
- 24hr Support Helpline
The following attributes are considered necessary for the post of Field Care Supervisor
- Flexible
- Reliable
- Caring
- Positive 'Can do' approach
- Polite & well mannered
- Organised & self motivated
- An active team player but ability to work on own initiative
- Have a common sense approach & non-judgemental attitude
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
FULL TRAINING WILL BE GIVEN.
Please Note: This post is subject to 2 satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure with The Disclosure & Barring Service
SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED VIA INDEED MESSAGING SO PLEASE MONITOR YOUR INBOX MESSAGES
www.approcare.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,936.00-£29,213.60 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Have you achieved NVQ/RQF level 3 in care (with certification)?
- Do you currently live in or very close to Sheppey/Sittingbourne/Medway? Please specify..........
- Do you confirm you have the right to work in the UK and do not require sponsorship?
Experience:
- providing care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving License and own car (required)
Work Location: In person
