HOW WE STAFF THE HOME The care team is led by the Registered Manager, who is the designated manager for the residential home. The Registered Manager works full time and is supported by four full time Home Managers, Lead NAPPI Trainer and Behaviour support, rota coordinator and the Health Liaison Officer.
There is always a Manager available and the leadership support also includes a senior manager on call service 24 hours a day.
Staffing is 1:1 for 90% of the waking day. Our shifts comprise of:
Early: 07:30—15:30
Late:15:00- 22:00
Waking Nights: 21:45—07:45
At weekends, teams work a longer day from 07.30-22.00
Alternatively there is a second rota available that consists of 3 double shifts (07.30-22.00) followed by 3 days off.
This enables a degree of independence in all settings. Staffing levels can be lower for times of independent working, break times, play/leisure times, very routine based times etc. The home sees part of its role to increase these skills where possible for future independence, however it is also likely that there will be some times when the allocation could be greater than 1:1.
This might occur when anxiety levels increase; when we are finding out about the young person’s skills, when new tasks are introduced, for some trips etc.
Higher staffing levels can be put in place for certain individuals if their needs require further targeted support. The managers are rostered as supernumerary to the staffing levels to ensure they are available to support when and where needed.
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