Job Description
TEAM LEADER
Responsible to: The Registered Manager
Background
You will support a core team and have a key role in the development of this service. You will work closely with the Registered Manager and the Deputy Manager of the service and you will have support from the Vestacare management team.
We provide care and support to people with learning and physical disabilities. We are based in Blackley, Middleton and Moston and have access to a wide range of local community facilities. Our location means we are not far from the city centre of Manchester which provides access to a number of cultural resources such as museums and theatre.
SUMMARY OF ROLE
To provide a needs led service to adults with a learning disability 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.
To provide strong leadership to staff and promote good practice in line with day to day service delivery.
To monitor day to day practice of all staff throughout the service.
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 as instructed by the Manager or Deputy and take responsibility for co-ordinating the cover of shifts when the Manager and Deputy are not on duty.
· Lead the shift, ensuring staff give support that follows individual’s care plans and daily support plans.
· Provide effective supervision to Support Workers in your team. Make sure that all supervisions are current and up to date.
· Provide on call cover as arranged by the Registered Manager when needed and working within on call guidance.
· Ensure good team working and resolve staff conflict
· Motivate, support and mentor the staff when needed.
· At each shift ensure staff complete all necessary paperwork to an acceptable standard and sign off.
· When required, support the manager and the deputy manager with recruitment and interview processes.
· Co-ordinate the induction process for new staff including a mentor and allocating
senior staff with specific named staff to go through the supervision process.
· Administer medication in line with protocols and procedures and to monitor best practice in medication management.
· Be the safeguarding lead when on shift in absence of the assistant or registered manager
Support
· Support people with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices enabling them to take control of their own lives, increasing independence.
· Ensure all personal care tasks are carried out in line with the needs, wishes and preferences of the individual, following the care plan.
· Support people to take an active role in the community by accessing local facilities and wider community resources in the spirit of social inclusion.
· Ensure the security of the building and the safety of the people living in the service. Make appropriate report where any issues of concern are identified.
· Support the development of person centred planning, ensuring each individual’s plan has meaningful and achievable goals. Check that staff are keeping support plans up to date and that all specific needs and intervention strategies are up to date.
· Support people to develop and expand social networks and friendships.
· To support people through the transition process.
· Support all staff to coordinate and develop the support to the individual including
Health Action Plans and Person Centred Plans.
· Contribute to / attend reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings.
· Work with individuals to promote healthy life style by liaising with local health care professionals.
· Work in partnership with care managers and other professionals to maximise quality of life for individuals.
· Develop positive relationships with family and carers.
· Work in line with the company’s Adult Protection and Prevention of Abuse Policy and Whistle Blowing Policy to ensure that people are kept safe at all times.
· At all times to work within equal opportunities policy and procedure.
· Ensure risk assessments are actioned as necessary, in line with policies and procedures.
· To be flexible and responsive at all times to meet the changing needs of the service and the service users.
· Administer medication in line with the policy and the individual’s care plans.
Values and Attitudes
Support individuals in a non-judgemental way based on the principals of anti- discriminatory practice.
To treat individuals with respect and encourage them to express their individuality. To promote equality and diversity at all times
Performance and Development
· Maintain confidentiality.
· Work in a way that meets the statutory requirements of employees under health and safety at work.
· Adhere to all company policies and procedures and staff handbook.
· At all times work within current legislation.
· Enter actively into supervision and appraisal.
· Attend training on a regular basis to ensure that all mandatory and personal training and development needs are met in line with company requirements.
· To work in accordance with the company’s mobile phone and IT policies.
· To behave in a manner that reflects positively on the company at all times.
· To work closely with other members of the team for the ultimate benefit of the people living in the home.
Finance
· Support people to manage their resources and finances. Monitor staff in this aspect of their work.
· To ensure that you receive all receipts, change and any accompanying paperwork before the end of the shift.
· To give practical support to individuals in line with their care plan and policy.
· Ensure Petty Cash and people’s monies are checked, balanced and recorded at the end of your shift.
· Financial discrepancies must be reported to the manager immediately.
· To keep updated with all financial policy and procedures.
Administration
· You will be required to work flexibly on a rota basis to meet the needs of the service, this includes weekends and bank holidays.
· Ensure work is recorded accurately and appropriately in compliance with the company requirements and that records made and personal information used are in compliance with the Data Protection Act and the standards of information governance.
This job description is not exhaustive and there may be times you will be required to undertake other duties in order to meet the needs of the people living in the home or the service.
Essential skills qualities and experience
Qualifications – NVQ Level 3 or above
Experience
· -1 years’ experience of working with people who have a learning disability.
· Experience of leading a shift
· Experience of Team Management
Knowledge
· Understanding of equal opportunities
· Understanding the needs of adults with a learning disability
· Person centred care planning
· Current legislation relating to adults with a learning disability
· Knowledge of the Health and Social Care Act 2018
· Knowledge of Care Quality methodology and the five domains of Safe, Caring, Effective Responsive and Well led
Skills and guidelines
· Cooking skills
· Flexibility
· Literacy and numeracy skills
· Rota planning
· Sickness Management
· Positive disposition
· Creative and Dynamic
· Committed
· Good communication skills
· IT literate
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £11.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- providing care: 1 year (required)
- supervisory: 1 year (required)
Work Location: One location
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: One location
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- providing care: 1 year (preferred)
- supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Team Leader- Care
Expected start date: 23/02/2023
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