Field Care Supervisors in Domiciliary Care Agencies in Surrey

LEAD ORGANISATION

Surrey Care Association

DATE

2011

PROJECT SUMMARY
Some research was undertaken to identify models and practical application of the role of Field Care Supervisors in Domiciliary care settings. This involved the creation of outline development programmes including a progression route. The report concluded that the Field Care Supervisor, (and equivalent), role appears to be increasingly common in domiciliary care agencies in the South East and in Surrey. The role typically combines responsibilities for supervising, managing and leading staff, providing direct care, and for quality assurance. It follows that individuals in these roles require a broad range of knowledge, skills and expertise. There appears to be no real demand or appetite amongst employers for developing a programme of formal training for incumbent or aspiring Field Care supervisors, as a substantial amount of learning seems to take place on the job. However, it is useful to identify the skills and competencies required of Field Care Supervisors to support employers to identify and address any gaps in learning provision and to inform future programmes of training.

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