1. Accessing Your Dashboard
Once you log in at app.shiftnest.co.uk/signin, you’ll be directed straight to your dashboard. From here, you can:
View your upcoming or active shifts.
Track timesheets and progress updates.
See financial summaries such as income (for agencies) or projected costs (for facilities).
Access quick actions through the sidebar or top navigation menu.
2. Navigating the Sidebar
The left-hand sidebar provides quick access to core areas of the platform.
For Agencies:
Home – Overview of current activity and key metrics.
Shifts – View, assign, or update shift details.
Timesheets – Track submissions and approvals.
Schedule – Manage shifts visually by week or day.
Shift Workers – View and manage linked workers.
Facilities – Manage connected facilities.
For Facilities:
Home – Overview of upcoming shifts and timesheets.
Shifts – Manage active and completed shifts.
Timesheets – Review and approve submitted timesheets.
Schedule – View assigned shifts across departments.
Agencies – Manage linked staffing agencies.
For Shift Workers:
Home – View your active or completed shifts.
Shifts – Accept or decline assigned shifts.
Timesheets – Submit and track your worked hours.
3. Dashboard Summary Cards
At the top of your dashboard, you’ll find three key summary cards that give you an instant overview of your activity.
Agencies see:
Shifts Assigned – Shifts currently filled or awaiting cover.
Timesheets Signed – Timesheets awaiting approval or signed.
Total Income – Overview of projected earnings and margins.
Facilities see:
Shifts Completed – Track completed versus remaining shifts.
Timesheets Signed – Monitor pending or approved timesheets.
Total Cost – Overview of total and projected shift costs.
Shift Workers see:
Shifts Completed – Track shifts worked or awaiting timesheets.
Timesheets Signed – View timesheets submitted or approved.
Estimated Pay – Review expected payment for completed shifts.
4. Main Dashboard Sections
Below your summary cards, you’ll find detailed sections for managing your workflow.
Agencies:
Open Shifts – Shifts ready to assign to workers.
Upcoming Shifts – Confirmed shifts that haven’t started yet.
Awaiting Timesheets – Shifts awaiting worker submissions.
Facilities:
Upcoming Shifts – Shifts awaiting start or confirmation.
Completed Shifts – Shifts ready for timesheet review.
Shift Workers:
Awaiting Timesheets – Shifts that need timesheet submission.
Available Shifts – Shifts you can accept or decline.
5. Top-Right Quick Access Menu
The top-right corner of the dashboard provides instant access to:
Create Shift – For agencies and facilities to add new shifts.
Submit Timesheet – For workers to log completed shifts.
Profile Menu – Access your profile, organisation settings, or dark mode.
Calendar View – Filter shifts by day, week, or custom date range.
6. Role-Specific Tips
For Agencies:
Use the Schedule tab to visualise coverage gaps.
Regularly check Awaiting Timesheets to keep billing up-to-date.
For Facilities:
Use Agencies to track linked partners and manage communication.
Review timesheets early to avoid payroll delays.
For Shift Workers:
Always submit timesheets promptly after completing shifts.
Monitor your Estimated Pay card to track your progress.
NOTE: other detailed instructions for each section are noted in other articles.