To support the Head of Service in the professional development of social care staff. This will include providing professional specialist advice, support, guidance, and practice supervision to a range of qualified and non-qualified staff working within Adult Social Care. This role will include activities that promote continuous professional development and the delivery of high-quality support to users. The post holder will be required to demonstrate a high level of professional competence in social work practice to nationally recognised standards, adopting a person-centred and reflective approach.
The post holder will be directly responsible for professional supervision and appraisal of staff. Reporting to the Operational Lead/Head of Service when required. The post will promote the delivery of personalisation in accordance with statutory requirements and departmental policy.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Main duties of the jobTo provide a clear and responsive practice leadership role within the Team including demonstrating best practice, mentoring, and promoting the highest professional standards viapeer reviews and audits.
To manage performance in line with organisational and service requirements in collaboration with Senior and Practice Management, including the implementation, monitoring, and reviewof practice improvement action plans for individuals and groups of staff.
To identify any concerns in relation risk, performance, practice, wellbeing, attendance and mandatory training. Ensuring organisational policies and procedures are followed.
Expectation for the post holder to understand the financial position of the organisation and service, to recognise any impact or potential impact on service delivery.
Oversight and appropriate response in line with organisational Customer Services Policy, toinclude Complaints, Concerns and Compliments,this will include I Want Great Care reviews.
To quality assure assessments and support plans.
To maintain service knowledge and expertise to contribute to the development of services,including best practice systems and protocols which support the delivery of a quality service.
Assist Operational/Strategic management to develop the service to meet key performance requirements.
To have a good understanding of and implement Livewell Southwest policies and procedures.
Please refer to the full job description attached to this post for full details.
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across
Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, inshaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the righttime and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities.
Job responsibilitiesMAIN DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibility for People Management
To provide practice supervision to a range of qualified and non-qualified staff working within Adult Social Care.
To promote continuous professional development and the delivery of high-quality support to users by…
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