Visa sponsorship evidence
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From the employer's advert, checked 26 October 2026.
Livewell Southwest is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “Livewell Southwest (CIC)” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
About the job
Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
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 job
To provide a clear and responsive practice leadership role within the Team includingdemonstrating best practice, mentoring, and promoting the highest professional standards viapeer reviews and audits.
To manage performance in line with organisational and service requirements in collaborationwith 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 andmandatory training. Ensuring organisational policies and procedures are followed.
Expectation for the post holder to understand the financial position of the organisation andservice, 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 performancerequirements.
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.
Job responsibilities
MAIN 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 ensuring staff undertake or access appropriate development opportunities.
To provide advice and assistance to Social Workers and Community Care Workers in relation to complex case work.
To support staff to manage their caseloads as well as managing the emotional demands of their workload.
To facilitate and support the professional development of social care staff by providing professional supervision.
To provide a clear and responsive practice leadership role within the Team including demonstrating best practice, mentoring, and promoting the highest professional standards via peer 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 review of practice improvement action plans for individuals and groups of staff.
Sustained concentration required when providing supervisions and practice guidance ensuring staff work within legislation, national and local procedures. This will entail managing competing priorities, demands, prioritisation and negotiation.
Conflicting information may require the post holder to use judgement to assess a particular situation and decide on the best resolution and advise the worker accordingly.
To identify any concerns in relation risk, performance, practice, wellbeing, attendance and mandatory training. Ensuring organisational policies and procedures are followed.
Responsibility for financial and physical resources
Implementation of ASC duties under the Care Act and delivery of the Scheme of Delegation.
Oversight of workforce and recruitment at a team level, to be supported by Operational and Senior management.
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.
Undertake delegated financial tasks to support the operational responsibilities within the team, for example Expenses Claims, staff equipment requests, Community Equipment service requests etc. In addition, monitor the physical resources assigned to that team, which may include mobile phones, personal alarms, laptops, and any remote working equipment.
Please refer to supporting documents for the full job description.
About the employer
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, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time 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. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
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