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Team Lead / Senior Support Worker (Children's Home)
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 17 - 17.5 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
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 requiredBefore You Apply
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