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Team Supervisor with the North Short Term Support Service (STSS) – Permanent, Band 5 Post
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Supervisor to work with the Short Term Support Service within the Alnwick area of Northumberland.
About us: Our Short Term Support Service provides re-ablement 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 re-ablement 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 who on a day-to-day basis will:
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained, and that each patient is treated with dignity and respect
- Effectively manage staff – including supervisions, PDRs, authorisation of travel expenses, annual leave etc
- Effectively manage CM2000 (electronic rostering and digital information system)
- Complete and follow Risk Assessments
- Safely manage Care plans – including implementation, evaluation and review, promote independence
- Work in collaboration with clients and others involved in their care to ensure clients reach their potential and achieve best outcomes
- Ensure Safe Administration of Medication – Follow guidelines, policy and procedures, and ensure accurate and timely recording; completion of audits
- Carryout community visits to clients’ homes to assess/review re-ablement needs
- Ensure robust documentation which is accurate and timely
- Comply with all relevant legislation and governance
- Demonstrate effective time management
- Complete training relevant to the Team Supervisor post incl competency to fit therapy aids/equipment, and facilitate training for staff as appropriate
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, and an ability to interact and engage with colleagues in a positive way to promote good team working
The working pattern is 08:30 - 17:00 Monday – Friday, not including bank holidays.
Informal Enquiries to: Sue Davison – Alnwick Short Term Support Service Team Manager Mob 07592 272277
Requirements:
- 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.
- NVQ 3/equivalent or willingness to work towards an equivalent qualification.
- Good general IT skills
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits 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 – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
- Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
- Car leasing scheme
Further information
Please note the closing date is midnight on 15th August 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.
