Copy of Field Care Supervisor – Worthing Area

Location: Worthing and surrounding areasJob Type: Full-timeRole Type: Field-based – this is not an office-based positionWe are looking for an experienced, reliable, and hands-on Field Care Supervisor to join our domiciliary care team covering Worthing and the surrounding areas.This is a varied field-based role combining care delivery with supervisory responsibilities. You will spend the majority of your working time out in the community, supporting our clients and care staff and helping to ensure that a safe, reliable and high-quality service is delivered.Please note: this is not an office-based supervisory role. You will be expected to undertake care calls as part of your normal duties alongside your supervisory responsibilities.Key ResponsibilitiesYour role will include:Providing high-quality personal care and support to clients in their own homesCompleting care calls as part of the rota and providing cover where requiredCarrying out new client assessments and supporting the commencement of new care packagesCompleting regular client reviews and ensuring care continues to meet individual needsCarrying out spot checks and observations of care staff in the communitySupporting and monitoring carers to ensure expected standards are maintainedIdentifying and escalating concerns relating to clients, staff or service deliveryAssisting with the preparation and management of staff rotasResponding to changes, sickness and gaps in the rota to help maintain continuity of careParticipating in the on-call rota, responding to out-of-hours issues when scheduledSupporting new carers during induction, shadowing and their introduction to clientsCommunicating with clients, relatives, healthcare professionals and other agencies where appropriateMaintaining accurate records and reporting any safeguarding, medication, health or wellbeing concerns promptlyAbout YouWe are looking for someone who is confident working independently in the community and who understands the realities of domiciliary care.You should:Have previous experience working in domiciliary/home careHave a good understanding of person-centred care and safeguardingBe confident supervising and supporting care staffBe able to assess situations and make sensible decisions when working independentlyBe organised and able to manage changing prioritiesBe comfortable dealing with rota changes and unexpected issuesBe willing and able to provide hands-on careBe flexible and willing to participate in an on-call rotaHave good written and verbal communication skillsBe reliable, approachable and professionalA full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential due to the field-based nature of this role.What We OfferYou will be joining a supportive local care service where you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with both clients and care staff and play an important role in maintaining the quality and reliability of the service.This position would suit an experienced Senior Care Assistant, Care Coordinator or Field Care Supervisor who enjoys being out in the community and wants a role combining hands-on care, staff supervision and service coordination.If you are passionate about delivering good-quality home care and are looking for a varied role where no two days are quite the same, we would love to hear from you.