A Lead Practitioner in Adult Care is responsible for managing teams of frontline carers to look after the care needs of adults at risk.


Tasks and responsibilities - Statutory frameworks, standards, guidance and Codes of Practice which underpin practice in relation to the safe delivery of services. Theories underpinning own practice and competence relevant to the job role. Principles of assessment and outcome based practice. Principles of risk management.
Dignity and human rights - How to contribute to, promote and maintain a culture which ensures dignity is at the centre of practice.
Communication - Effective communication and solutions to overcoming barriers. Legal and ethical frameworks in relation to confidentiality and sharing information. Range of technologies to enhance communication.
Safeguarding - Legislation, national and local solutions for the safeguarding of adults and children including reporting requirements.
Health and wellbeing - Models of monitoring, reporting and responding to changes in health and wellbeing. Range of holistic solutions to promote and maintain health and wellbeing using person centred approaches. Importance of effective partnerships, inter-agency, joint and integrated working.
Professional development - Goals and aspirations that support own professional development and how to access available opportunities.
EPA assessment is an Observation of Practice and a Professional Discussion.
Grading is an overall pass, must pass both elements in EPA and a distinction is 21/27 of the distinction points in the professional discussion.
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