Field Support Supervisor

*Field Support Supervisor in Care*

Preston, Lancashire.

Salary: From GBP19,987 per annum (Depending on experience)

Role Overview

You will be responsible for creating and maintaining person centered support plans, and ensuring high quality support is being provided to each of the people that we support.

Carrying out other duties designated by the Manager which include delegation of duties to support workers, you will also promote good practice at all times and act as an effective and positive role model.

Your role will be a Field Support Supervisor, with the same level of responsibility and accountability as a Deputy Manager, you may be required to work alone with the people you support or as part of a team, and may be required to provide support in any location appropriate to meet the needs of the service.

You will have on call responsibilities one week in 4 as part of rolling rota and must be prepared to and have the ability to work outside of normal hours as and when required.

This role is field-based and travel will include the following area's: Blackpool, Preston and Lancashire.

Requirements:

We are keen to attract experienced staff who can "hit the ground running" and want to progress in their career development.

Requirements:

• Level 5 or be willing to work towards
  
• excellent communication and written skills
  
• previous experience preferable
  
• Must be computer literate
  
• experience of change management and performance management essential
  
• experience of supported living services essential
  
• Full UK driving Licence with access to a vehicle
  
  Benefits:
  
  We offer a great range of benefits which include:-
  1. Paid DBS & Holidays **
  

1. Salary scale /progression if you want it
2. Life insurance & Pension Scheme
3. Cycle to work scheme
4. Retail rewards & savings
5. Long service awards
6. Childcare vouchers
7. Refer a friend from GBP250 - GBP750 (T&C's Apply)

We offer sleep-ins at competitive rates.

If you are interested in this role, please click to Apply via Email or give us a call Lisa on .

**Should your employment with Voyage Care terminate for any reason within the first 3 months of your employment start date, the full cost of the DBS will be repayable back to us. Deducted from your final salary

Key Responsibilities

• You will have overall responsibility for assessing new people that we support: the development, maintenance and implementation of individuals' support plans.

• Ensuring that all people we support have up to date documentation, observations and MAR charts, in accordance with the company's Administration of Medication Policy; including staff medication competencies and regular audits of Medication records.

• Arranging, planning and conducting the supervisions and appraisals of support workers as and when required.

• Undertaking all training (including statutory) relevant to the needs of the service and the people you support and according to relevant legislation, in order to professionally develop and gain skills beneficial to the individuals.

• Ensuring all policies and procedures applicable to the service and the company are followed and understood in order to comply with regulations and good practice.

• To provide a service and deliver care from time to time when emergencies, or short term requirements present such a need. This may be in the absence of any other member of staff.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG check and Regulated Activity which will include a check against the Barred adult list.