Care Supervisor
| Posting date: | 25 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,598 to £31,022 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2025 |
| Location: | Hexham, Northumberland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Northumberland County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ncc/TP/70/2142/SA(R1) |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Care Supervisor within the Short Term Support Service covering the West locality, the post is based at Dene Park House, Hexham.
The position is full time (37 hours), Permanent, NCC Band 5 salary (£28,598 - £31,022).
The Care Supervisor hours will be between the parameters of 08:30 - 17:00 Monday – Thursday, 08.30-16.30 Friday, not including bank holidays.
The main aim of the short term support service is to provide timely care interventions to adults living in their own homes.
The role of the job:
-You will line manage a team of Reablement Workers and have a case load of clients.
-On a daily basis, you will manage staff rotas to co-ordinate the work of the team
You will work collaboratively with referring professionals and team colleagues to develop effective team practice and ensure continuity in accordance with service standards.
-You will have the ability to form positive working relationships with Clients and colleagues.
-You will have the ability to work and follow clearly defined individual ‘Service User --Plans’ including client, moving and handling and home risk assessments.
-You will be able to write detailed clear instructions, case notes and reports including completion of electronic Client baseline assessments.
-You will listen, consult others and communicates clearly following written or verbal instructions.
-You will understand the need to respect confidentiality, privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment of service users.
-You will adhere to and maintain Health & Safety of self, staff and others.
-You will follow policies and procedures, guidance, CQC Standards and Code of Conduct, whilst keeping to schedules.
-You will be able to work unsupervised and as part of a team with Management support readily available when needed.
If you are passionate about delivering a high-quality service, we would like to hear from you!
For an informal conversation, please contact Rebecca Mullarkey (Team Manager) or Mary White (Deputy Team Manager) on 01434 612900
Requirements of the job:
-A good general education demonstrating literacy and numeracy.
-Good General IT skills
-NVQ Level 3 in Care.
-Has a valid UK driving license (expenses will be paid in accordance with the organisations Single Status agreement rates)
-Able to satisfy DBS requirements
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
The position is full time (37 hours), Permanent, NCC Band 5 salary (£28,598 - £31,022).
The Care Supervisor hours will be between the parameters of 08:30 - 17:00 Monday – Thursday, 08.30-16.30 Friday, not including bank holidays.
The main aim of the short term support service is to provide timely care interventions to adults living in their own homes.
The role of the job:
-You will line manage a team of Reablement Workers and have a case load of clients.
-On a daily basis, you will manage staff rotas to co-ordinate the work of the team
You will work collaboratively with referring professionals and team colleagues to develop effective team practice and ensure continuity in accordance with service standards.
-You will have the ability to form positive working relationships with Clients and colleagues.
-You will have the ability to work and follow clearly defined individual ‘Service User --Plans’ including client, moving and handling and home risk assessments.
-You will be able to write detailed clear instructions, case notes and reports including completion of electronic Client baseline assessments.
-You will listen, consult others and communicates clearly following written or verbal instructions.
-You will understand the need to respect confidentiality, privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment of service users.
-You will adhere to and maintain Health & Safety of self, staff and others.
-You will follow policies and procedures, guidance, CQC Standards and Code of Conduct, whilst keeping to schedules.
-You will be able to work unsupervised and as part of a team with Management support readily available when needed.
If you are passionate about delivering a high-quality service, we would like to hear from you!
For an informal conversation, please contact Rebecca Mullarkey (Team Manager) or Mary White (Deputy Team Manager) on 01434 612900
Requirements of the job:
-A good general education demonstrating literacy and numeracy.
-Good General IT skills
-NVQ Level 3 in Care.
-Has a valid UK driving license (expenses will be paid in accordance with the organisations Single Status agreement rates)
-Able to satisfy DBS requirements
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
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