Advance Your Career Supporting People with Learning Difficulties - Join Home Support Matters!
Are you experienced in supporting individuals with learning difficulties? Do you have a passion for empowering people to lead fulfilling, independent lives while ensuring the highest standards of care?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
Role Overview: Field Care Supervisor - Learning Difficulties Focus
As a Field Care Supervisor with Home Support Matters, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our care/support workers and ensuring person-centred, high-quality support is provided to individuals with learning difficulties. You'll act as the crucial link between our customers, families, care teams, and other professionals.
Hours:
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
- Participation in an on-call rota (including every other weekend) with enhanced pay of £15.97/hour
- Flexibility to work outside of core hours to meet service needs
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out detailed assessments and develop individualised support plans tailored to people with learning difficulties
- Ensure robust medication management and care planning documentation
- Perform regular audits to maintain high compliance and care standards
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including social workers, nurses, and families
- Offer day-to-day guidance, coaching, and practical support to care/support workers in the field
- Promote independence, choice, and inclusion in all aspects of support
- Uphold safeguarding practices and respond effectively to any incidents or concerns
You will be actively working across areas including Norwich, Beccles, Lowestoft, and Great Yarmouth, with a base at our Beccles head office. Mileage is reimbursed at 42p per mile.
Who We're Looking For:
We're seeking candidates who bring:
- Significant experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties
- A genuine passion for improving lives and empowering people
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital care systems
- A full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or a willingness to work towards it)
- Team leadership or supervisory experience (desirable but not essential)
What You'll Receive:
- Blue Light Card - Exclusive discounts for you and your family
- Comprehensive Paid Induction - 6 days of training (Beccles, 9-5), plus shadowing and a funded Care Certificate
- Ongoing Training - Including support for those working with learning difficulties
- Career Progression - Clear development pathways and NVQ Level 3 (if not held)
- Free Uniform & PPE - Branded gear and full protective equipment provided
- Company Mobile - For work-related tasks