Area Supervisor – Sheffield Extra Care Services

Area Supervisor - Sheffield Extra Care Services

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Area Supervisor - Sheffield Extra Care Services

Carewatch is pleased to announce that we are recruiting Area Supervisors to join our established team, supporting multiple Extra Care services across Sheffield. This is a key leadership role focused on maintaining high-quality, safe, and person-centred care while supporting both service users and care staff across several schemes.

Salary & Benefits

• £26,693 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week , Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Standby duty once every 2-3 weekends
• A standby payment is provided
• Any care calls completed during standby are paid in addition to the standby fee
• Ongoing training, support, and development opportunities

Location

• Based across multiple Extra Care facilities throughout Sheffield
• Main administrative base: Carewatch Head Office, Tapton House Road, Sheffield, S10 5BY
• Travel between schemes is required in line with service needs

About the Role

As an Area Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day delivery of care across multiple Extra Care schemes, ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and staff support. You will act as a key link between care staff, service users, families, and the wider Carewatch team.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, organisational skills, and a genuine commitment to supporting people to live well and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing service users and care staff across multiple Extra Care facilities
• Supporting, supervising, and mentoring care staff, including spot checks and performance monitoring
• Coordinating and supporting care delivery using Access Care Planning and People Planner
• Acting as a point of contact for service users, families, and professionals
• Supporting staffing and rota arrangements, including covering care calls in emergency situations
• Ensuring accurate, up-to-date records are maintained on electronic care systems
• Monitoring care quality, compliance, and risk across services
• Supporting investigations, audits, and service improvement actions
• Participating in the standby rota once every 2-3 weekends
• Working collaboratively with Care Coordinators, Managers, and the wider Carewatch team

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous experience working in a care setting (for example domiciliary care, extra care, nursing, or another related care environment); experience in a supervisory, senior carer, or care coordination role is desirable but not essential

• Is confident using electronic care management systems
• Has excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
• Is kind, approachable, and professional
• Works well under pressure and can manage multiple priorities
• Is proactive, reliable, and solution‑focused
• Shares Carewatch's commitment to safe, person-centred care

Essential UK Requirements

• Right to Work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
• Willingness to travel between services within a reasonable distance
• Ability to pass:
• Enhanced DBS check
• Relevant reference checks
• Good standard of spoken and written English

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