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Team Resilience
As the owner or manager of a care home in the UK, you know better than anyone the importance of teamwork in health and social care. With the current pressures facing us, such as staff shortages and concerns about delivering safe services, it’s more important than ever to have a resilient team.
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But what exactly is resilience? Simply put, it’s the ability to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties. And in health and social care, we’ve certainly faced our fair share of difficulties over the past few years. The American Psychological Association has identified four core competencies of resilience:
• Connection
• Wellness
• Healthy thinking
• Meaning.
To achieve resilience in your care home, you need to be part of a strong team. And when we say “team,” we don’t just mean the people you work with. It’s also the people who support you, who pick you up when you’re down, who share your successes, and who are working towards the same goals as you.
It’s important to remember that being resilient doesn’t mean never stumbling or falling. It means being able to pick yourself up time and time again. And when the pressure increases, it’s even more important to have the support of your team.
We understand that team meetings may be cancelled due to current pressures and staff shortages. However, team meetings are invaluable during times of pressure because they help us feel part of a common effort and remind us that we have each other’s backs. They also give us the opportunity to recognise each other’s efforts and let others know they’re not alone during tough times. Ultimately, it’s your team that will help ensure the four core competencies of resilience are met. So, make sure you prioritise building a strong team, and don’t hesitate to lean on them during difficult times.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough www.teamresiliencegame.co.uk
Integrated Care System - Staff Support Hub developed the Team Resilience Game. The game presents information about work-related stress in an interactive and non-judgmental way. It empowers players to share their experiences and their concerns. It brings people together to learn new ways of supporting each other.
