Care Team Supervisor

Job Title: Care Team Supervisor

Location: Kensington, London. This role is a mixture of Field based and Office based

Salary: £27.562.50 per annum

Job Type: Full Time (40 Hours), Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 31st May 2024

Do you have excellent organisational and Time Management skills? Are you good at prioritising your workload and enjoying writing reports? If your answer is yes, keep reading..

We are looking for a Care Team Supervisor to monitor, report and support both Service Users and Care staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting risk assessments and care needs assessments for new and existing Service Users
• Mentor, train and support new Care staff members as well as new Care Supervisors
• In emergency situations, you will carry out assigned tasks to provide personal care for elderly clients or disabled clients in their homes
• To orientate and support the care staff in accordance with health Vision policies and procedures
• To undertake Risk Assessments, write appropriate care plans and record notes on Mobizio system
• To monitor ongoing care packages and meet set goals and record evidence
• To monitor and supervise staff in practical care environment, advising and mentoring on best practice where needed
• To assist with training, both theory and practice
• To act as a contact person for clients, their families and all members of the Care Team
• To provide care and support for the client at home alongside carers and other multidisciplinary teams
• To be part of the weekend team to support service users and carers (this is currently alternate Saturday's but is subjected to changed)
• To maintain professional standards of care and behaviour at all times, and to promote Health Vision UK in a positive manner particularly within the Care Team and external agencies
• To maintain a level of professional conduct and attitude as an example to be aspired to by the rest of the Care Team
• Liaison with the Coordinator with regards to rotas, suggestion for open and factual communication within the Co-ordinators regarding suggestions for rostering for client/carer suitability
• To document and maintain clear and accurate records of care given (when required) and document all care and staff monitoring
• To conduct reviews of clients and write clear factual reports for care managers
• To Advise Co-ordinator, Line Manager and registered Manager of any incidents or situations that cause concern, threaten client or carer safety
• To provide prescribed care that has been instructed by local authority/shown by Line Manager and/or Registered Manager
• Be patient and sensitive to the needs of the people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures
• Communicate effectively with Co-ordinator on all packages or changes to care packages
• Have an awareness of the responsibilities related to maintaining client and organisation confidentiality
• Communicate effectively and professionally with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure best possible care outcomes
• Follow published local authority procedures when reporting concerns or issues and report in a professional manner when liaising with these bodies
• To ensure that Co-ordinators, Line Manager and other colleagues are informed of the daily schedule, work activities and work appointments of the Care Team Supervisor

Position Requirements:

• People management skills
• Organisational skills
• Demonstrated training skills (Including the ability to show proficiency in all necessary equipment)
• Competent to train and supervise staff at appropriate levels
• Ability to establish relationships under challenging circumstances
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to being sensitive to needs of the other cultures
• Proficient to use of IT systems
• Proven experience in complex care environments
• Must be prepared to attend regular training to update knowledge and skills

Please note that this role is performed in accordance with the employee Handbook and Health Visions policies and procedures.

Working Relationships:

Most common external contacts:

• Clients and their families
• Community Care providers, and other Health professionals
• Care Managers

Most common internal contacts:

• Care Team
• Branch Manager & Registered Manager
• Care Coordinators
• HR

Please note:

Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK.

If you're interested, please ensure you apply with your most recent CV and Covering Letter by Friday 31 May 2024.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of: Carer, Health Care Assistant, Home Care Worker, Care Support Worker, Residential Care Worker, Carer, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Social Carer, Support Worker, Enabler, Care Worker, Support Assistant, Care Helper, Care Assist, Healthcare Assistant, Residential Care Support, Social Care, Care Manager, NVQ2 may also be considered for this role.