Lead practitioner in adult care

Knowledge

K1: Statutory frameworks, standards, guidance and Codes of Practice which underpin practice in relation to the safe delivery of services Back to Duty

K2: Theories underpinning own practice and competence relevant to the job role Back to Duty

K3: Principles of assessment and outcome based practice Back to Duty

K4: Principles of risk management Back to Duty

K5: How to contribute to, promote and maintain a culture which ensures dignity is at the centre of practice Back to Duty

K6: Effective communication and solutions to overcoming barriers Back to Duty

K7: Legal and ethical frameworks in relation to confidentiality and sharing information Back to Duty

K8: Range of technologies to enhance communication Back to Duty

K9: Legislation, national and local solutions for the safeguarding of adults and children including reporting requirements Back to Duty

K10: Models of monitoring, reporting and responding to changes in health and wellbeing Back to Duty

K11: Range of holistic solutions to promote and maintain health and wellbeing using person centred approaches Back to Duty

K12: Importance of effective partnerships, inter-agency, joint and integrated working Back to Duty

K13: Goals and aspirations that support own professional development and how to access available opportunities Back to Duty

Skills

S1: Apply professional judgement, standards and codes of practice relevant to the role Back to Duty

S2: Develop and sustain professional relationships with others Back to Duty

S3: Identify and access specialist help required to carry out role Back to Duty

S4: Lead the specialist assessment of social, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of individuals with cognitive, sensory and physical impairments Back to Duty

S5: Mentor colleagues to encourage individuals to actively participate in the way their care and support is delivered Back to Duty

S6: Contribute to the implementation of processes to implement and review support plans Back to Duty

S7: Provide leadership and mentoring to others for whom they are responsible Back to Duty

S8: Apply risk management policies Back to Duty

S9: Contribute to the quality assurance of the service provided Back to Duty

S10: Implement a culture that actively promotes dignity and respects diversity and inclusion Back to Duty

S11: Model high levels of empathy, understanding and compassion Back to Duty

S12: Model effective communication skills Back to Duty

S13: Identify and address barriers to communication using appropriate resources Back to Duty

S14: Apply organisational processes to record, maintain, store and share information Back to Duty

S15: Provide meaningful information to support people to make informed choices Back to Duty

S16: Apply and support others to adhere to safeguarding procedures Back to Duty

S17: Work in partnership with external agencies to respond to safeguarding concerns Back to Duty

S18: Apply person centred approaches to promote health and wellbeing Back to Duty

S19: Collaborate with external partners to achieve best outcomes in health and wellbeing Back to Duty

S20: Evaluate own practice and access identified development opportunities Back to Duty

S21: Evaluate the effectiveness of own leadership, mentoring and supervision skills and take steps to enhance performance Back to Duty

S22: Value individuals to develop effective teams in order to achieve best outcomes Back to Duty

S23: Contribute to the development of an effective learning culture Back to Duty

S24: Lead robust, values-based recruitment and selection processes Back to Duty

S25: Contribute to the induction process by developing the knowledge of individuals within their role Back to Duty

S26: Lead and support others in professional development through personal development plans, supervision, reflective practice, research, evidence based practice and access to learning and development opportunities Back to Duty

Behaviours

B1: Care – is caring consistently and enough about individuals to make a positive difference to their lives Back to Duty

B2: Compassion – is delivering care and support with kindness, consideration, dignity, empathy and respect Back to Duty

B3: Courage – is doing the right thing for people and speaking up if the individual they support is at risk Back to Duty

B4: Communication – good communication is central to successful caring relationships and effective team working Back to Duty

B5: Competence – is applying knowledge and skills to provide high quality care and support Back to Duty

B6: Commitment – to improving the experience of people who need care and support ensuring it is person centred Back to Duty