Senior Therapeutic Project Worker

The WhiteTrees Group; Braintree; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wellness services is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Project Worker. This role involves providing care for vulnerable young people, ensuring their safety, and facilitating their development through consistent care planning and therapeutic interventions. Candidates should be kind, proactive, and capable of working in challenging situations. The position requires effective teamwork and leadership to support both young people and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide tailored services for young people.
• Reflect on work and skills for ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care and a therapeutic environment.
• Review and update Care Plans and Risk Assessments.
• Lead and supervise Therapeutic Project Workers.

Skills

Kindness

Proactivity

Understanding

Job description

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Job Role: Senior Therapeutic Project Worker

White Trees Group is owned and operated by SureCare Residential Ltd. Our role is to provide a home for vulnerable and complex young people in residential care, often for reasons beyond their control. We are committed to not only keeping our young people safe but also helping them grow and build brighter futures.

It is important that you understand your role within the company as a Therapeutic Project Worker and dedicate time to learning about and understanding your responsibilities. Long-term positive change is achieved through consistent care planning, therapeutic interventions, and a team approach.

Personal Specification

• You will be kind, caring, professional, and understanding, even in volatile situations. We support young people when they are at their worst.
• You will be proactive and inventive to provide tailored services for each young person.
• You will maintain a positive outlook and seek new ways to respond to challenges.
• You will reflect on your work and skills, and work on your ongoing development.

Main Duties - In the Home

• Provide basic care and a therapeutic environment, ensuring shifts reflect this practice.
• Complete all relevant paperwork daily to a high standard.
• Conduct debriefs after incidents involving physical interventions or other significant events, within regulatory timeframes.
• Maintain firm and consistent boundaries to create safety and containment.
• Support and oversee key workers, helping them develop in their roles.
• Hold weekly meetings with the young people.

Main Duties - Care Planning

• Review and update Care Plans, Risk Assessments, and Positive Behaviour Plans regularly.
• Create, work towards, and update Pathfinders weekly.
• Document health and medical events for appointments.
• Collaborate with the Registered Manager and social workers to provide comprehensive histories and promote young people's identities.
• Liaise with other professionals as needed and record relevant information.
• Assist in preparing for reviews and meetings, and attend them.

Main Duties - My Team

• Hold effective Shift Evaluations.
• Ensure the safe operation of the home during shifts, actively engaging with young people.
• Organize and manage the home and shifts, including delegation to TPWs.
• Lead and supervise TPWs during shifts.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Mentor staff and oversee their CPD.
• Support colleagues and be open to receiving support.
• Be flexible to ensure adequate cover for the home.

All duties are in addition to the core Therapeutic Project Worker role; please refer to that job description for details.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services

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