Therapeutic Support Worker

6 days ago


Saltcoats, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom Our Promise Scotland Ltd Full time
To be part of a team providing a safe, loving, welcoming and caring environment for

our young people. Providing opportunities for our young people to enrich their lives.

Teaching our young people life skills and giving them the tools they need to lead a

fulfilling life. Giving our young people a feeling of belonging, encouraging every

individual to reach their full potential.

  • Taking responsibility for ensuring and promoting the safeguarding of any young
person that you may come into contact with

  • Work in accordance with Our Promise vision, aims and culture
  • Carry out duties in line with Our Promises policies and procedures
  • Work in line with young people's care plans, placement plans and risk assessments
  • Assisting in health promotion and personal hygiene development of the young people
  • Promote young peoples' participation, to ensure young people are actively involved
in the environment and day to day activities of the home

  • Compliance with the code of conduct as required by the SSSC
  • Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children and young people through the night
time period.

  • Implementing deescalation and physical intervention strategies as necessary and
appropriate in line with mandatory training.

  • To be fully aware of safeguarding and child protection issues
  • To fully understand the principles of safeguarding young people, staff and self.
  • To fully understand the reporting process of child protection within the home.
  • To have a full understanding of the emergency call out procedures of the house.
  • Promote structure, boundaries and domestic routines within the house.
  • To work in accordance with the national care standards and cooperate with any
inspection process.

  • Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting yourself in a highly
professional manner.

  • Work in partnership with families and other agencies to the benefit of the young
people.

  • Participate in, and complete records for statutory reviews and meetings concerning
the young people were required.

  • Develop effective professional working relationships with colleagues, children and
families and maintain these relationships.

  • Work as part of a team with colleagues and other professionals to meet the social,
emotional and educational health and mental health needs of young people.

  • Undertake relevant training programmes as required by Our Promise, SSSC,
National Care Standards and be responsible for your own personal development.

  • To have an up to date knowledge of current Legislation and Guidelines.
  • Attend, participate and make productive use of supervision and staff meetings as
required by the National Care Standards.

  • Participate in handovers to ensure all relevant information is shared with staff
changing shifts.

  • Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the service.
  • Contribute to an open and honest working environment.
  • Adapt and respond positively to changing patterns and work situations.
  • Awareness and responsibility for the health and safety of the home, children, young
people, colleagues and yourself.

  • Cooperation with the company in complying with Health and Safety requirements and
adherence with Our Promise Policies, to acquaint yourself with the Fire, Health and

Safety Procedures at your place of work and report any unsafe practices and

conditions.

  • Supporting, leading and assisting in the delivery of formal and informal learning
activities linked to each young person's individualised care plan.

  • Supporting young people in a non teaching capacity.
  • Supporting alternative curriculum and curriculum enrichment activities.
  • Provide and participate in leisure activities and holidays in line with the care,
placement plans and risk assessment of the young people were required.

  • The postholder may be reasonably expected to undertake other duties
commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.

It is the responsibility of the post holder to adhere with Health and Safety and Equal

Opportunities at all times

  • Our Promise reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time.
  • To provide cover to other Our Promise houses when required.
  • To work a variable shift pattern which will include evenings, weekends and
sleepovers.

Job Type:
Zero hours contract

Salary:
£10.40-£10.90 per hour

Benefits:

  • Health & wellbeing programme

Licence/Certification:

  • Social Services qualifications (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

  • Day shift (preferred)
  • Night shift (preferred)
  • Overnight shift (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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