Job responsibilities
Key
Responsibilities
To provide
leadership to less experienced staff to ensure the development of best
care practice and optimal outcomes for clients.
To provide
therapeutic and personal care to our client group.
Promote the rights
of clients to be treated with dignity and respect in every aspect of their
lives
Respect the
confidences of clients, except where to do so would result in harm to a
client, damage to the organisation or the commission of a criminal
offence.
Establish supportive
relationships with clients and encourage the development of stable
relationships between clients and other staff, and their families and
friends and within the group of clients.
Promote the
emotional health and self-esteem of clients and support them through
changes in living circumstances and personal relationships.
Support clients in
making their own choices and decisions to the maximum of their capability,
and ensure that the needs and wishes of clients are fully considered in
any decision relating to them.
Ensure the
protection of clients from significant harm, by exercising vigilance,
observing changes in clients behaviour or appearance, and complying fully
with the Vulnerable Adults policy.
DAILY LIVING AND CLIENTS PLANS
Assist clients with
self-care skills including eating, drinking, washing, bathing, using the
toilet or managing incontinence, dressing and undressing, mobility and
transport, getting up and going to bed, and once trained, administration
of medication.
Participate in the
development, implementation and review of placement & support plans
for clients.
Promote clients
participation in, enjoyment and understanding of their religion, culture
and first language
Participate in the
development, implementation and review of programmes aimed at enabling
clients to manage their challenging behaviour, ensuring full compliance
with clients individual behaviour support plans.
Ensure that clients
profiles and care files are updated and accurate and maintained.
WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP
Work in partnership
with the families, friends & advocates of clients to promote their
health, welfare and development, including escorting clients on home
visits as required.
Work in partnership
with members of clients professional network to promote their health,
welfare and development
Work as a member of
the unit staff team, co-operating fully and communicating openly with
other team members.
Act as transition
co-ordinator by being responsible for liaising with relevant families,
professionals.
Act as liaison for Health Action Plans with the
relevant social services and health departments with a view to support
Transition plans.
Provide leadership
within de-escalation techniques and interventions when dealing with
challenging behaviours displayed by some clients
MAINTAINING THE UNIT
Store and transmit
information and maintain accurate records in accordance with ICG policy, and ensure that any information concerning the health, welfare and
development of a client is accurately communicated to colleagues and
managers.
When requested act
as the designed responsible Health and Safety person, thereby
participating in the assessment of risk, reporting matters of concern to
managers and complying in full with duties under ICGs Health and Safely
policy.
MANAGERIAL AND
SHIFT LEADING
Act as Shift Leader
as and when required to do so, ensuring all duties are carried out to a
high standard
When in the Shift
Leader role, allocate work to teams and individuals, agreeing objectives
and work plans, assessing the performance of teams and individuals and
giving appropriate feedback to individuals and management
Maintain
effective staff discipline, operating at all times within ICGs Disciplinary
policy and procedures.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
Continuously reflect
on own practice and seek to develop skills, making full use of supervision
and participating in pre-qualifying, qualifying and post-qualifying
training as required
Support new staff
during their induction periods and assist them to become familiar with
their role and the needs of the clients, then feedback relevant and
accurate information regarding performance to managers
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain a standard
of dress that is appropriate to the role and in keeping with ICGs dress
code.
Undertake any other
duties consistent with the post.
Work in any other ICGs location as required
