1. The Role of the Senior Carer - Part One – Effective Team Leading
A discussion led by Ian Day

2. What are the main differences between the Carer and Senior Carer Roles?
The LEVEL of RESPONSIBILITY for;
The care staff team on duty. This document concentrates on team leading our care staff.
The day-to-day healthcare needs of our Residents.
The home.

3. The ten main attributes or skills of an effective team leader - One
Communicator
Effective team leaders communicate clearly.
Organizer
Effective team leaders possess good organizational skills.
Confidence
An effective team leader is confident in their abilities, as well as confident in the abilities of each team member (this does not mean that every team member has the same ability).
Respectful
A quality team leader is respectful of their team members.
Fairness
A quality team leader treats team members fairly.

4. The ten main attributes or skills of an effective team leader - Two
Integrity
An effective team leader is honest and open with their team members.
Influencer
Influential leaders help inspire the commitment of team members.
Delegator
Effective team leaders know how to share leadership through delegation.
Facilitator
Effective team leaders are good facilitators. (A facilitator is someone who creates an environment where team members are able to perform at their best).
Negotiator
Team leaders utilize negotiation skills to achieve results and reach an understanding in the event of a workplace conflict.