A short-term placement of a child or adult away from where they usually live in order to give parents or carers a break, for example, as part of a support programme to families, for children with disabilities, or for older people.

An individual employed by an employment agency under a contract of employment by virtue of which the individual may be assigned to work for, and under the direction and supervision of, a person other than the employment agency.

A senior nurse manager that reports to the director of nursing.

A senior manager responsible for the care and welfare of service users.

A senior nurse manager with overall responsibility for nursing care in a service.

A numeric value which represents the proportion of full-time staff in a service.

A specific role in health and social care services which involves assisting with general duties and basic care.

A manager designated to be available by telephone should their services be required.

A nurse nominated to oversee clinical care, attend to complex health care and co-ordinate staff.

A person or people who are actively engaged in and responsible for the operational management of a designated centre.

Persons employed by the employer to replace employees during a short-term absence such as but not limited to vacation or sick leave.

The mix of posts, grades or occupations in an organisation or team.