ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• NVQ Level 3 (or higher) Working with children and young people or equivalent. (Training can be given to the right candidate but all other essential skills must be met).
• Relevant sector work experience.
• Must have experience working with Children in a residential or Supported living setting.
• Must have an enhanced DBS certificate and be willing to apply for a new one.
• Must be willing to do further training to reflect the level of responsibility and the needs of the young people.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To be familiar with and comply with TPR Care Services policies and procedures.
• At all times maintain confidentiality about the post you are employed for, both during work time and out-of-work hours.
• Maintain safeguarding standards at all times.
• Maintain and provide up-to-date information using TPR recording systems in operation.
• Maintain a smart dress code and always wear your TPR identity badge when at work.
• Complete mandatory training and any other relevant courses for continued personal development.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and young people.
• Build supportive and trusting relationships.
• Develop and maintain effective communication.
• Hold regular team meetings.
• Ensure relevant parties involved in the planning and review of support are regularly updated with changes and progress through regular planned reviews and reports.
• Lead and support development within the team and provide coaching and mentoring to team members.
• Work proactively with other members of the team to manage the service caseload and administrative responsibilities.
• Assist in preparing, maintaining, and updating high-quality, individualised Support Plans.
• Assist in setting personalised goals and achieving outcomes within the Support Plans.
• Coordinate the provision of high-quality individualised support given by support staff.
• Ensure good joint working practices are established and maintained.
• Have an initiative-taking approach to achieving a positive, engaging, promotional and relationship-building role with those we care for, work with, and outside agencies.
• Ensure rotas are in place to meet provision and effective support.
• Support staff in the delivery of service and provide direct supervision.
• Lead staff in the writing, implementing and reviewing support plans which reflect the needs, interests, and wishes of the individual.
• Identify staff training needs and plans to meet these in conjunction with the Service Lead Manager.
• To work on shifts rota to meet the needs of the service as agreed.
• Promote and support inclusion.
• Effectively identify and contribute to learning and development activities including meeting organisational targets.
• Senior Support Workers will be required to participate in on-call requirements.
• Ensure ongoing risk assessments are conducted and the risks are managed appropriately.
• Provide support, including budgeting, job searches, education, benefits, daily living activities and emotional support. This may include practical assistance where skills are not yet developed.
• Support individual educational/training needs, career goals and plans.
• Reinforce links with local authority organisations.
• Support individuals to ensure they receive all the assistance they are entitled.
• Cleaning and basic household tasks.
• Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Service Lead/ Manager.