HomeFirst Shift Lead

This role isnoteligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our Home First (Discharge to Assess - D2A) Service as a Shift Lead based in Tamworth. This is an excellent development opportunity for individuals wishing to take on first line management responsibilities. The service supports hospital discharge to assess and re-able in the home and you will support the delivery of the service in line with service demand. Due to the nature of this service you would be required to support the service 7 days a week between 7am-10-pm on a rota basis, which includes weekends and You will support the Integrated Team Lead in meeting the Care Quality Commission Standards and as part of this role you will:

• Roster weekly staff work programmes.
• Manage and supervise staff.
• Provide direct hands-on care in the community as required.
• Contribute and support staff with meeting and reviewing individual patient goals and outcomes based on their assessed need., As Shift Lead you will be responsible for the line management of Home First Promoting Independence Workers (PIW), to deliver a timely high standard and qualitative service to individuals within their own homes including managing an off-duty rota for PIW`s.
You will also, as part of this role:
• Be proactive in influencing and developing the service provision
• Monitor the care delivered to individuals, working closely and in partnership with health and social care professionals, voluntary and third sector
• Deliver personal care to patients.
• Facilitate individuals transition to alternative services & support as needed
• Assist with the production of timely and accurate management information in respect of quality of services delivered.
• Provide robust links between PIW's, qualified professionals, individuals and carers within their own home
  
  We are looking for candidates with a strong work ethic and values to provide an excellent standard of care. Excellent communication and feedback skills are required for this post.
As this is a community-based post it is essential that you are able to travel to various locations across the geographical area of the service, therefore you must be able to travel effectively and efficiently across the patch.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are committed to using evidence from Outcome Measures and Feedback Tools to support our efforts to help people fulfil their potential. You will have a responsibility to support and promote the use of such measures As an employee of the Trust you have a responsibility to promote and abide by the rights and responsibilities outlined in the NHS Constitution. You are additionally expected to adhere to Organisational/National/Regulatory Codes of Practice relevant to the role you are employed to undertake. At all times it is expected that you will limit the scope of your practice to your acquired level of competence and capability. Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are committed to treating all of our staff with dignity and respect. You are responsible for behaving in a way that is consistent with the aims of our Equality and Diversity Policy. This includes not discriminating unfairly in any area of your work and not harassing or otherwise intimidating other members of staff.