Lead Adult Care Worker

What you will learn

• Understand job roles, responsibilities and professional boundaries within the care team
• Follow statutory standards, codes of practice, organisational policies and duty of care
• Develop, implement, monitor and review person-centred care plans based on individual needs and preferences
• Lead and support colleagues to comply with regulations, policies and high standards of care
• Promote dignity, equality, diversity, inclusion and respect for human rights
• Communicate effectively using appropriate methods while overcoming communication barriers
• Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality of information
• Recognise, report and respond to abuse, safeguarding concerns, complaints and unsafe practices
• Understand whistleblowing procedures and resolve conflicts between an individual’s rights and safety
• Promote health, wellbeing, infection prevention, fire safety, risk management and safe working practices
• Respond appropriately to accidents, emergencies, hazardous substances and changes in an individual’s health
• Support individuals to make informed choices, give consent and actively participate in their care
• Guide, mentor, supervise and develop colleagues while promoting teamwork and professional relationships
• Work collaboratively with families, professionals and external organisations to improve care outcomes
• Commit to continuous professional development through reflective practice, research, supervision, feedback, recruitment support and lifelong learning.