How to Build a Shift Template
This guide introduces the Care Control roster system on Care Control Windows. It covers how to create a shift template to add to a rota template.
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In the Administration of Care Control Windows, navigate to the Roster System which can be found in the Common Options and Time and Attendance tabs.
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In the Roster System, select Settings from the menu on the left-hand side.
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In the Roster System Settings, select Shift Templates from the menu on the left-hand side. Here you can Add New and Deactivate using the corresponding buttons. In this guide, we are going to create a new shift template.
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Selecting Add New will open a window containing a blank form for your new shift template:
- Shift Name – a name for the shift – for example, Care Assistant Day
- Short Name – this is what is displayed on the rota – for example, CA Day
- Shift Value – the hours of the shift – for example, 08:00-18:00
- Shift Indicator – this is a pay indicator for the shift – for information on creating shift indicators, please see the relevant guide. If unsure, select No Indicator for now.
Finally, select Add Template to save the form.
