Lead Practitioner in Adult Care

The Lead Practitioner in Adult Care will guide and inspire team members or colleagues to make positive differences to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional, psychological or intellectual challenges.

They will have achieved a level of self-development to be recognised as a lead practitioner within the care team, contributing to, promoting and sustaining a values-based culture at an operational level.

A Lead Practitioner has achieved a greater depth of knowledge and expertise of conditions being experienced by the user of services. They will have specialist skills and knowledge in their area of responsibilities which will allow them to lead in areas such as care needs assessment, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and enablement, telecare and assistive technology.

They may be a coach and mentor to others or have a role in assessing performance and quality of care delivery. Lead Practitioners in Adult Care may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, a person’s own home or some clinical healthcare settings.

As well as covering Lead Practitioners in Adult Care this standard also covers Lead Personal Assistants who can work at this senior level but they may only work directly for one individual who needs support and/or care services, usually within their own home.

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We need to ensure you require substantial learning and development to access a funded apprenticeship. You do not need to research topics to answer. This is about what you may already know or do, so we can get a baseline and create a personal learning programme. You may also wish to state areas you would like to develop further.

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Please note if you answer Yes or Some to any of the questions, a drop-down box will appear and you will need to write about what you already know and/or do. If you have any qualifications, competency evidence or certification appliable to the question, it is very important you attach these to the OneFile learning assessment record (LAR) that you have opened to access this skills scan. Please ensure you always maintain confidentiality and avoid putting any names of colleagues/patients.

Skills - The tasks and responsibilities involve applying professional judgment, standards, and codes of practice relevant to the role while developing and sustaining professional relationships.

This includes identifying and accessing specialist help, leading the assessment of social, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals with impairments, and mentoring colleagues to encourage active participation in care delivery.

Additionally, responsibilities encompass contributing to the implementation and review of support plans, providing leadership and mentorship, applying risk management policies, and contributing to the quality assurance of the services provided:

Knowledge - The tasks and responsibilities require a thorough understanding of the statutory frameworks, standards, guidance, and Codes of Practice that ensure the safe delivery of services. Competence in the role is underpinned by relevant theoretical knowledge and the ability to apply principles of assessment and outcome-based practice effectively.

Additionally, proficiency in risk management is essential to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential risks, ensuring the safety and well-being of all service users:

Skills - To uphold dignity and human rights, it is essential to implement a culture that actively promotes dignity while respecting diversity and inclusion.

This involves modeling high levels of empathy, understanding, and compassion, ensuring that every individual feels valued and respected in all interactions and services provided:

Knowledge - To ensure dignity and human rights are at the center of practice, it is crucial to know how to contribute to, promote, and maintain a culture that prioritizes dignity. This involves fostering an environment where every individual is treated with respect, and their inherent worth is recognised.

It requires a commitment to practices that uphold dignity in every aspect of service delivery, encouraging behaviors and attitudes that support and reinforce this core value:

Skills - Effective communication skills involve not only conveying information clearly and concisely but also recognising and addressing any barriers that may hinder understanding. This requires the use of appropriate resources to ensure messages are accurately received and understood.

Additionally, it involves adhering to organizational processes for recording, maintaining, storing, and sharing information systematically. Providing meaningful information in this structured manner supports individuals in making informed choices, ensuring that communication is both efficient and impactful:

Knowledge - Effective communication in a professional setting requires not only the ability to convey information clearly but also the skills to overcome any barriers that may arise.

This includes a thorough understanding of legal and ethical frameworks related to confidentiality and the sharing of information, ensuring that communication practices comply with these standards.

Additionally, leveraging a range of technologies can significantly enhance communication, making it more efficient and accessible while maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of the information shared:

Skills - Safeguarding involves diligently applying and supporting others in adhering to established safeguarding procedures to protect individuals from harm.

This requires collaboration with external agencies to effectively respond to safeguarding concerns, ensuring a comprehensive and coordinated approach to maintaining the safety and well-being of those at risk:

Knowledge - Safeguarding requires a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, as well as national and local solutions for protecting both adults and children.

This includes knowledge of specific reporting requirements to ensure compliance and effective intervention. Adhering to these frameworks ensures that safeguarding measures are implemented consistently and effectively, providing a structured approach to protecting vulnerable individuals from harm:

Skills - Promoting health and wellbeing involves applying person-centered approaches that prioritise the unique needs and preferences of individuals. This approach ensures that care is tailored to enhance their overall health and quality of life.

Additionally, collaborating with external partners is essential to achieve the best possible outcomes, leveraging a wide range of expertise and resources to support comprehensive and effective health and wellbeing strategies:

Knowledge - Promoting health and wellbeing requires effective models for monitoring, reporting, and responding to changes in individuals' health status. Utilising a range of holistic, person-centered solutions is essential to maintain and enhance health and wellbeing.

Equally important is fostering effective partnerships through inter-agency, joint, and integrated working, ensuring a comprehensive and coordinated approach to healthcare that maximises resources and expertise for optimal outcomes:

Skills - Professional development entails continuously assessing and enhancing one's skills and knowledge to improve performance and effectiveness. This includes evaluating personal leadership, mentoring, and supervision abilities, and actively seeking opportunities for growth.

Recognising and valuing individuals is essential for fostering effective teams and achieving optimal outcomes. Contributing to a learning culture and leading values-based recruitment and selection processes are vital.

Additionally, supporting others through induction, professional development plans, supervision, reflective practice, research, and access to learning opportunities ensures comprehensive development within the team and organisation:

Knowledge - Professional development involves setting clear goals and aspirations that align with one's career growth and actively seeking opportunities to achieve them.

This includes identifying personal development needs, accessing relevant training programs, workshops, and other learning resources. Engaging in continuous learning, networking, and staying updated with industry trends are also crucial for professional advancement.

By setting focused objectives and utilising available opportunities, individuals can enhance their skills, knowledge, and overall career trajectory:

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At the planning meeting with your coach, your line manager will be asked to confirm it is correct and /or identify further areas of development.