Care Home Supervisor

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Ensure the home runs smoothly and in line with care plans, risk assessments, and policies by leading, coordinating, and supervising shifts.
• Support the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager in overseeing daily routines, maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment.
• Provide direct support to children, promoting independence, emotional regulation, and resilience.
• Contribute to the creation and review of individual care plans, risk assessments, behaviour plans, and placement plans.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, including facilitating inductions, training, and performance feedback.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including incident reports, daily logs, and communication records.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures, ensuring any concerns are reported and recorded in accordance with company policy and LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) procedures.
• Liaise with social workers, therapists, education providers, and other professionals involved in children’s care and well-being.
• Support the implementation of therapeutic strategies in collaboration with the in-house psychologist.
• Ensure medication is administered, recorded, and stored correctly, adhering to home procedures.
• Assist with rota planning, shift cover, and contribute to the home’s on-call system.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, complaints, and behavioural incidents.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of practice.
• Act as the responsible person in charge during the Manager’s absences, as required.