Job Information
Team Supervisor – The Short Term Support Service (STSS) – Permanent, Band 5 Post Based in Hexham Northumberland.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Supervisor within the Short Term Support Service within the West area of Northumberland.
About us: Our Short Term Support Service provides reablement and rehabilitation to adults living in their own homes to help them regain their independence after an illness, hospital discharge, or to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. We also provide a bridging service for people who are waiting for a long-term package of care. The service includes reablement and therapy staff working together to promote independence in daily living tasks, including the provision of equipment and rehabilitation programmes. Our service is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
We are looking for a forward-thinking dynamic person whom on a day-to-day basis whom will;
• Ensure that confidentiality is maintained, each patient is treated with dignity and respect
• Management of staff - supervisions, PDRs, travel expenses etc
• Manage CM2000 – Rota
• Risk assessments – Develop and follow
• Care plan – plan, implement and review, promote independence
• Signposting onto other professionals or services
• Medication – Follow guidelines, policy and procedures, audits etc. Documentation – Accurate and timely
• Compliance with relevant legislation
• Manage caseload of clients
• Competencies – Therapy equipment
• Training – relevant to the Team Supervisor post and facilitate training
• Complete initial visits and home assessments
• Interact and engage with colleagues.
The working pattern is 08:30 - 17:00 Monday – Friday, not including bank holidays.
Informal Enquiries to: Rebecca Mullarkey Team Manager 01434 612922, mobile 07517566600
Requirements:
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It is essential that the successful candidate can fully meet the transport requirements of the post, for which expenses will be paid in accordance with the organisations Single Status agreement rates.
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NVQ 3/equivalent or willingness to work towards an equivalent qualification.
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Good general IT skills
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
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26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
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Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
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Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
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Car leasing scheme
Further information
Please note the closing date is midnight on 18th June 2023.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
