Team Lead​/Senior Support Worker

Position: Team Lead / Senior Support Worker
Main Areas of Responsibility

* Lead, coordinate, and supervise shifts, ensuring the home runs smoothly and in line with care plans, risk assessments, and policies.

* Support the Deputy and Registered Manager in overseeing daily routines and ensuring the home environment remains safe, clean, and welcoming.

* Provide direct support to children, promoting independence, emotional regulation, and resilience.

* Support the creation and review of individual care, risk, behaviour, and placement plans.

* Supervise and mentor junior staff, including contributing to inductions, training, and performance feedback.

* Maintain accurate and timely records, including incident reports, daily logs, and communication records.

* Promote safeguarding and ensure any concerns are reported and recorded in accordance with policy and LADO procedures.

* Liaise with social workers, therapists, education providers, and other professionals involved in the children’s care.

* Support the implementation of therapeutic strategies in collaboration with the in-house psychologist.

* Ensure medication is administered, recorded, and stored correctly, in line with procedures.

* Assist with rota planning, shift cover, and contribute to the home’s on-call system.

* Respond appropriately to emergencies, complaints, and behavioural incidents.

* Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of practice.

* Act as the responsible person in charge of the home during manager absences as required