Job Description

Role:

Senior Therapeutic Support Worker

Location:

Wellingborough

Contract hours:

Up to 46.5 hours p/w (overtime available)

Salary:

Up to 33,280 per annum, dependant on experience

Rota:

Three week rolling rota, included evenings and weekends. This role requires up to 7-8 sleeps per month paid separately at 60 per sleep.

About Heart and Home Living:

Our homes provide specialist residential care for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). We are dedicated to creating safe and nurturing environments where every child feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow.

Our approach is trauma informed and child centred. We focus on delivering high quality care, personalised education and life skills development - all tailored to meet each young person's individual needs and help them build a brighter future.

The role

As a Senior Therapeutic Support Worker, you with support the Manager and Deputy Manager in providing leadership and management in the home and supporting both the needs of the young people and your support workers as their line manager.

You will build meaningful, trusting relationships with young people, supporting them through challenges, and empower them to develop confidence, independence and a sense of belonging. This is a rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting staff via positive and effective team working, to achieve high standards of care.

Supervise and undertake lead key-working responsibilities, overseeing the implementation and adaptation of young peoples risk assessments and care plans.

Establish and maintain positive and productive networks with communities and other agencies.

Maximise educational opportunities and achievements for young people, supporting educational provision and contributing to educational reviews.

Contribute to the assessment and appraisal of team members using discussion, direct observation and a range of other methods to enhance performance and promote professional development.

What we are looking for in a successful candidate:

A high level of emotional awareness (in self and others).

Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with children, families, colleagues and external agencies.

Ability to maintain appropriate routines, boundaries and role model positive behaviours.

Capacity to handle crises and challenging behaviours calmly and professionally.

Adaptability and willingness to respond positively to change.

Qualifications and Requirements:

To hold NVQ/QCF/CYP Level 3 or Level Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent.

The ability to work within the current legislative framework and organisation's policies and procedures.

You will be required to engage in ongoing training, supervision, and personal development, including mandatory physical intervention and first aid training.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Perks and Benefits:

Competitive salary, including quarterly performance-based bonus (when home at full occupancy)

500 retention bonus after 12 months of service

300 Recommend a Colleague

Hourly rate enhancement of 2.00 p/h for overtime

Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme.

Excellent employee mentoring and professional development opportunities.

Casual dress, company events, pension scheme, cycle-to-work initiative.

Genuinely supportive work environment.

Join Heart and Home Living to help enrich children's lives with care, warmth, and positive relationships. Celebrate your talents in our inclusive, empowering team, where your personal development and well-being are top priorities. Apply now for a fulfilling career shaping brighter futures!

All successful applicants will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process, including enhanced DBS checksand reference checks. We expect staff to uphold our values and share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for children and younger people.
This role involves regulated activity. It is an offence for any person who is barred from working with children and/or vulnerable adults to apply for this position.*

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 33,280.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Holidays Night shift Overtime
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Wellingborough Senior