Job Title: THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT WORKER
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Team Leader, Senior TSW
LOCATION: Solihull Salary 23800-25300 in addition £60 per sleep over
JOB SUMMARY
To provide the highest quality therapeutic care to children and young people with mental health, complex needs,
some with Learning Disabilities. This is done by adopting a child-centred approach that fosters self-awareness,
personal growth and gives each person the strongest voice with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices.
To support children and young people in achieving positive outcomes as outlined in their placement plans. To
work as part of a staff team, under the supervision of team leaders and management.
Qualification and Training
Level 3 in Residential Childcare, Level 3 Diploma for Children and
Young People’s Workforce, or NVQ3 Health and Social Care (Children
and Young People)
Willingness to work towards:
Level 3 in Residential Childcare, Level 3 Diploma for the Children and
Young People’s Workforce, or NVQ3 Health and Social Care (Children
and Young People)
Must hold a Full Driving Licence for Manual Gearbox Car. NO SPONSORSHIP OFFERED / 12 MONTH VISA ESSENTIAL
MAIN DUTIES
• To provide high quality care and support for children and young people in residential services and in the
community.
• To identify and follow all policies and procedures including the Codes of Practice for social care, Children’s
home regulations, including Quality Standards.
• To actively promote and take part in social, leisure, educational, life skills, holidays and other activities with
children and young people.
• To support each young person to maintain a high standard of personal care; including intimate care, personal
hygiene, health and sexual health needs and awareness and any mobility support that is needed.
• To support the medical health needs of children and young people, inclusive of medication administration,
medical appointments and therapeutic and mental health and wellbeing needs.
• To follow and contribute to all child-centred planning, including risk assessments.
• To assist children and young people in their preferred methods of communication; support them to develop
communication skills and communication needs.
• To contribute to positive behaviour management, including PRICE methods.
• To keep accurate daily records, following the organisation’s procedures and in line with data protection
(GDPR) and confidentiality policy
• To help plan and support suitable holidays and activities for children and young people.
• When required, to drive the company vehicle(s) and to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of such vehicles.
• When required, to key work and take on those responsibilities, including maintaining all relevant records.
• Support children and young people to develop independent living skills in line with their placement plan
and/or leaving care plan• To keep accurate accounting and recording of financial expenditure and to be responsible for monies when
appropriate.
• To support children and young people in their education; to assist with homework, encourage skills and
provide an appropriate learning environment at home, attend education, and support young people in
education placement when required.
• To support children and young people to build and maintain relationships, with families, friends, and their
wider community. To be polite, courteous, and welcoming to visitors and the local neighbours.
• When required, take part in external reviews and meetings, and consult appropriately with professionals.
• Safeguard all Service Users within the Home and ensure their safety and wellbeing
• To immediately alert a senior colleague of any safeguarding concerns.
• To follow individual’s activity planners, menu plans and any shift plans that are in place.
• To contribute to the maintenance of cleanliness and Health and Safety standards by the completion of daily
domestic tasks and record-keeping.
• To cook and prepare meals for children and young people, ensuring dietary needs are met and Food Hygiene
Safety standards are followed.
• To ensure regular attendance and contribute to team meetings, fully committing to joint decisions and
continuous improvement of the service.
• To actively participate in supervision, maximising the potential for personal development and overall service
development.
• To attend training when required and to contribute to your own personal development plan. To feedback your
knowledge learned to the rest of the staff team when required.
• To complete Level 3 diploma for Residential Childcare or relevant equivalent
• To participate and contribute to monthly supervision and annual appraisal.
• To complete the CCS Induction training, in-house induction training and consistently meet the terms of your
contract, role and responsibilities, policies, and procedures in order to complete your 6 months’ probation
period.
• To contribute to the maintenance and respectful use of equipment within the service.
Please Apply below or call us on 0121 270 8878. Between 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday
Email us on team.admin@medicopartners.com for assistance with this job.