Team Lead / Senior Therapeutic Support Worker

Job Overview

As a Senior Therapeutic Support Worker at Go Ahead Homes Ltd, your role is vital inproviding comprehensive care, guidance, and support to children during their stay inour homes and beyond. You will contribute significantly to the establishment andmaintenance of a nurturing environment, fostering emotional security, personalhappiness, and growth. This role involves regulated activity and direct work withchildren and young people and is therefore subject to safer recruitment checks,including an Enhanced DBS check with a children’s barred list check. Applicants will berequired to disclose relevant criminal history as part of the recruitment process. Thisrole is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975).

Responsibilities

Collaborate in shaping, maintaining, and enhancing the home's environment and

atmosphere to create a serene and relaxed group living experience that fosters

emotional security and personal growth.

Fully understand and embody Go Ahead Homes Ltd's philosophy and policies.

Forge strong relationships with young people built on confidence, trust,

understanding, and mutual respect.

Guide young people to maintain socially acceptable behaviour and offer

personalised counselling and support.

Provide personalised guidance and counselling to facilitate the personal and

social growth of young people.

Act as a dedicated key worker, overseeing casework, report writing, and the

implementation of individualised care plans.

Utilise established mechanisms to accurately record and track young

people's progress and development.

Contribute to social and emotional reports as necessary and actively

participate in review and care planning meetings.

Make effective use of available resources both within the home and the broader

Community.

Uphold cleanliness and orderliness in living and communal areas.

Monitor and enhance the relationships between young people and staff

members, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Maintain comprehensive casework records for assigned young people and

actively participate in staff development, meetings, and training.

Perform tasks as directed by the Registered Manager or designated deputy.

Serve as a driver and/or escort for young people when required.

Fulfil sleeping-in duties as necessary.

Take the lead in supporting residential support workers in supporting and

meeting the needs of children and young people.

Work with children and young people to support their physical, health,

emotional, social, and developmental care needs, including assisting toileting,

washing, and promoting independence in these areas. Under supervision as

required, give prescribed medication, first aid treatment to children and young

People.

Work in line with OFSTED requirements, Go Ahead Homes Ltd’s policies, and

placing authority.

Encourage and support independence and development, preparing meals,

activities, holidays, and facilitating access to the community.

Lead in setting clear goals and targets for children and young people and review

these regularly.

Implement care support plans, risk assessments, and other relevant

reports/paperwork concerning children, young people, and the home.

Provide essential information to colleagues, management, social workers, and

professionals to contribute to the review and development of care plans.

Participate in and attend meetings with social workers, family members, and

other professionals as required.

Remain attuned to the emotional needs of children and young people and

seek appropriate support from external agencies/professionals when needed.

Support children and young people in settling into the home and transitioning

out of it, ensuring their well-being.

Maintain accurate records, logs, and reports pertaining to individual children

and young people or the home. Report concerns and safeguarding matters

Appropriately.

Address any changes in the physical or emotional well-being of children and

young people promptly and suitably.

Report accidents, unusual incidents, or matters of concern, including

safeguarding matters, in accordance with Go Ahead Homes Ltd's policies.

Arrange appropriate shift cover and support to ensure effective supervision

and management of children and young people.

Assume the role of keyworker for specific children and young people within the

Home.

Undertake domestic tasks within the home, assisting in maintaining

cleanliness and tidiness in shared areas, including bathrooms and communal

Spaces.

Actively participate in training sessions, staff meetings, and supervision

sessions to enhance your skills and contribute to the team.

Follow Go Ahead Homes Ltd’s safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure

the well-being of all individuals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person