Job Description
SUMMARY OF ROLE
To provide a need led service to adults with a Dementia by adopting a
person centred approach that fosters self-awareness, personal growth and gives each
person the strongest voice with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITES, TASKS & DUTIES
Leadership
Provide leadership to the team acting as a positive role model at all times.
Manage rotas on a daily basis.
Lead the shift, ensuring staff give support that follows individuals care plans and
daily support plans.
Provide effective supervision to the Seniors and Support Workers on your team.
Provide on call cover as arranged by the Home Manager, working within on call
guidance.
Ensure good team working.
Motivate, support and mentor the staff when needed.
At each shift ensure staff complete all necessary paperwork to an acceptable
standard and sign off.
To ensure that systems are in place to enable staff to be supported and supervised appropriately
Respecting the values, culture, and beliefs of everyone
To develop a person-centre team that makes a real difference to peoples lives
Ensuring that any complaints, concerns, or requests are responded to effectively and timely
Mentoring and coaching staff
Minimising and assessing risks to keep each individual safe
To ensure that the best interests of each person we support are the center of any decisions made about their life, and to work in partnership with them, their advocates, family, friends, and significant others
Benefits:
Paid handover, paid breaks
MyPorthaven, benefits platform to over 800 retailers, online GP for appointments and prescriptions
Wagestream, access 50% of wage next working day
For care workers overtime premium of £2-3 extra per hour and NVQ funding