The Extra Care Shift Leader is responsible for providing personal care, basic health care, and practical support to individuals in an extra care setting. They will work closely with the management team to ensure the provision of high-quality care and support, and participate in the formulation of team objectives and policies.
Requirements
- Provide personal care, basic health care, and practical support to individuals in an extra care setting
- Supervise and participate in the provision of personal care to individuals
- Maintain high standards of confidentiality at all times
- Promote, monitor, and maintain health, safety, and security in the workplace
- Liaise with emergency and support services as necessary
- Participate in and occasionally lead regular service and quality reviews
- Keep up-to-date written records about individual service users and maintain confidentiality of information
- Complete administrative procedures and related forms
- Assist in the training and induction of new staff
- Contribute and participate in individual reviews, reports, and care plans
- Supervise Support Workers and catering staff in their responsibility for individual service users
- Regular contact with all users who receive a service, and their carers
- Day-to-day contact with other agencies, e.g. GPs, CPNs, and other health professionals
- Regular contact with the Extra Care Service Manager for supervision and guidance
- Manage and support the staff team in the performance of their day-to-day duties
- Cover the role of caller responder
- Report adverse events in line with local authority governance requirements
- Identify poor staff performance and report to the Extra Care Service Manager
- Undertake the supervision of a small group of staff
- Support and assess progress of those undergoing qualification/training
- Assist with the recruitment and selection of staff
- Assist with staff training and practice improvement
- Promote and maintain the quality assurance monitoring systems
- Work closely with others in the Council to promote, monitor, and maintain health, safety, and security in the workplace
- Follow the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act, Food Hygiene Regulations, and COSHH regulations
- Attend and participate in the induction programme and training
- Undergo training in formal/informal courses and on-the-job
- Develop appropriate and professional relationships with service users and their carers
- Monitor the effectiveness of the key worker system
- Provide the highest practicable standard of care and support for service users
- Undertake a Key Worker role for a specified number of service users
- Plan work and work rosters, and manage each shift deploying staff effectively and efficiently
- Contribute to the administration and recording of medication
- Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the establishment
- Ensure that adequate supplies and provisions are requisitioned, recorded, and used appropriately
- Ensure that the fabric, decoration, and equipment is maintained to a satisfactory standard
- Assist the Service Manager/Registered Manager in ensuring that the catering staff provide a high standard catering service
- To be compliant with Mandatory Training Requirements
- Possession of the Care Certificate and a willingness and ability to obtain Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
- Be trained in First Aid to an appropriate level
- Care Certificate Assessors Award (or similar)
- A commitment to and responsibility for personal and professional development
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
