Role: Shift Lead Qualifications: QCF Level 3 in Care related subject or a QCF Level 2 working towards a Level 3. Competence: Competence will be assessed regularly in line with Trust Policy. You must be deemed as competent by a suitably qualified member of staff in order to carry out this additional role. Scope of Role: To play an integral part in leading the shift, providing support and direction to the care staff team to deliver high quality, person-centred care and support that follows the individuals care plans and promotes the dignity privacy, safety and independence of those using our service.You will ensure good practices are developed and maintained and carry out all the specific tasks as determined by the Home Manager. Provide effective supervision to the care staff team and act as a role model and support the development and improvement of individual and team practice.You will also be responsible for the safe running of the Home in the absence of the Home Manager, and Head of Care, including rota management. Remuneration: A monetary enhancement is paid for carrying out this role which in addition to your basic rate. This premium is only paid for the period of time where this additional role is being carried out. Policies :All Care and Support Policies Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Lead a Team of CASAs on shift, carrying out hands-on care and support as required. Ensure the shift is well organised and staff are using their time effectively to meet residents needs. 2. Provide a handover by exception of relevant information regarding residents to oncoming Shift Lead 3. Ensure that all tasks on Shift Lead Checklist have been completed (or handed over to next shift lead to complete) 4. Support with the creation and development of a comprehensive set of care plans for each resident 5. Ensure handover information has been written up and relevant information transferred onto individual care plans 6. Manage staff allocation on floor/to individual residents ensuring the mix of skills and experience meets the needs of the residents and report and concerns to the Registered Manager/Head of Care 7. Ensure that the diary is checked for any tasks needing to be completed on shift. 8. Ensure that staff allocation for following shift is out on e-Plan (afternoon shift responsibility) 9. Arranging and ensuring staff take the statutory breaks at allocated times. Concessionary breaks are only allowed if all necessary duties have been carried out. 10. When not included in staff numbers, carry out observations on the floor ensuring that all resident care and support needs are met in a timely manner 11. If supporting with the GP round, diary in follow up for test results regarding any samples that have been sent to the surgery and make sure these are written up in the residents care plan. 12. Report daily on the well-being of residents to the Care
Senior Care Team Leader (DAYS) employer: SMB Associates Ltd
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