Field Care Supervisor
About this role
Job Title: Field Care Supervisor (Dementia Specialism)
Client Location: Harlow & Epping Forest (Community-based with Office Responsibilities)
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Salary: £27,040 – £30,160 per annum
Hours: Full-Time (Agreed flexible hours, including evening/weekend on-call duties)
Shift: Days & On-Call Cover
Dementia Care Leadership. Supervisory Development. High-Quality Home Care.
At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we specialize in connecting exceptional supervisory and clinical leadership talent with leading home care providers across the UK. On behalf of our client, Caremark Harlow & Epping Forest, we are currently recruiting a dedicated Field Care Supervisor with Dementia Specialism to join the community leadership team in Harlow and Epping Forest.
If you possess a strong background in adult social care, specialized expertise in dementia support, and a desire to combine care planning, field-based team supervision, and quality assurance in a supportive environment, this full-time role offers excellent career progression.
About the Role
As a Field Care Supervisor, you will work closely with the Care Manager and Care Coordinators to oversee care quality in the community, coach care workers, and build trusting relationships with clients and their families.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Care Planning & Risk Management: Assessing client needs to produce clear, person-centred care plans and risk assessments, reviewing support regularly as needs evolve (particularly for clients living with dementia).
Staff Supervision & Coaching: Conducting spot checks, observed practice, and performance feedback to supervise care workers, support inductions, and identify training needs.
Care Quality & CQC Standards: Ensuring community care meets CQC standards for safety, effectiveness, responsiveness, and compassion, translating client feedback into service improvements.
Operational Coordination: Collaborating with care coordinators to ensure care continuity, recording and escalating concerns, and participating in the agreed on-call rota.
About You
We are seeking a compassionate, fair, and reliable care leader with strong communication skills and proven experience in community-based adult social care.
Key Requirements & Qualifications:
Experience: Senior or supervisory experience in domiciliary/community adult care, including practical experience supporting individuals living with dementia.
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Adult Care or Health & Social Care (or equivalent) preferred, along with specialized dementia care training.
Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of CQC regulations, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Care Act 2014, safeguarding, and data protection.
Licence & Mobility: Full UK Driving Licence, access to a vehicle for work, and full right to work in the UK.
Key Skills: Confident in writing care plans, managing digital care systems, and managing priorities with sound judgment.
Rewards Package & Benefits
Competitive Salary: £27,040 – £30,160 per annum (Full-time).
Advanced Training: Access to specialized learning programs in dementia care, leadership, and supervisory skills.
Career Progression: Pathways toward care management positions within a growing care organization.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours arranged around supervisory responsibilities and client needs.
Pension & Environment: Enrolment in a company pension scheme and a positive, respectful, and supportive workplace culture.