Senior Therapeutic Support Worker
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Shift patterns :
This job involves shift work 2 days on/ 4 days off on a rolling rota including sleeping in on those 2 days which could include bank holidays, weekends and public holidays.
Excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified candidate to join the team in one of our children's residential homes. We are a rapidly expanding organisation who are currently offering a very competitive salary plus benefits including a quality bespoke training package and generous renumeration for sleep-in shifts. We specialise in supporting Children and Young People who have suffered early life trauma, neglect or abuse and may display challenging behaviours and with learning disabilities.
The main duties of this role include and not limited to:
* Ensuring shifts are planned with Residential Support Workers,
* To ensure that all risks are safely managed in line with the company policies and procedures
* To communicate effectively with the team regarding the plans for the day
* To provide reports and documentation that reflects the progress of the young person using our paperless systems and tools
* To review the young people's care plans and other associated documentation
* To undertake an in-depth quality and bespoke training package
* To attend staff meetings and be proactive in developing and improving the service model
* To act as an advocate for the young person whilst using a positive parenting model
* To work with young people using positive support strategies including de-escalation tools and techniques using in-house training
Job requirements
* To provide positive parenting
* To have exceptional communication skills
* To have sound working knowledge of current legislation e.g., Children's Homes Regulations 2015 (including quality standards)
* To be open minded, empathetic in a calm and professional manner
Essential Requirements
* Must have a full manual driving licence
* Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent
* To participate in further continuing professional development support the needs of our young people
* To have a clear passion and desire to support children and young people
* To be active member of a progressive and committed team
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
First Outcomes is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. First Outcomes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You must be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person