Team leadership: Supervise care assistants, mentor new staff, and conduct team meetings.
* Care planning: Develop, review, and update individual care plans for service users.
* Direct care: Assist service users with personal care, daily living, and social and physical activities.
* Health monitoring: Monitor vital signs, assist with medication, and report any concerns about health and well-being to management.
* Communication: Liaise with families to provide updates on their relative's progress and act as a link between staff, management, and other healthcare professionals.
* Quality assurance: Ensure care is delivered in line with policies and procedures, and gather and share best practices.
* Administrative tasks: Maintain accurate records and complete necessary documentation for daily activities.
Qualifications and skills
* Often requires a vocational qualification like a Level 3 NVQ/SVQ in health and social care, though requirements can vary.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for interacting with service users, families, and staff.
* Leadership and organizational skills are needed to manage a team and workload effectively.
* Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and best practices in care is crucial