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Senior Residential Support Worker

Gillespie Recruitment

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Location:
United Kingdom, Sunderland

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Category:
Nursing

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

36000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Residential (Learning Disabilities & Autism) | Sunderland | £36,000 per annum. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with learning disabilities and autism? We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Residential Support Worker to join a dedicated children’s residential service in Sunderland. If you’re ready to take the next step in your care career and lead by example within a supportive, values-driven environment, this role is for you. As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you’ll play a key part in providing high-quality, person-centred care for children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and behaviours that challenge. Acting as a shift leader, you’ll guide and mentor your team to deliver safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed support that helps every young person reach their full potential. You’ll promote a positive home culture, ensure compliance with care regulations, and uphold the highest safeguarding standards. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in an environment where compassion, inclusion, and empowerment are at the heart of everything you do.

Job Responsibility:

  • Act as shift lead, providing direction, support, and supervision to staff on duty
  • Deliver high-quality, individualised care to children and young people in line with care plans
  • Promote and implement person-centred and trauma-informed approaches
  • Support children to express their views, develop life skills, and participate in decisions about their care
  • Implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies and proactive de-escalation techniques
  • Maintain accurate records, including daily logs, incident reports, and risk assessments
  • Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and all concerns are reported promptly
  • Support compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations (England) 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards
  • Act as a mentor and role model, supporting new and existing staff through guidance and supervision
  • Communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, families, and external professionals
  • Participate in team meetings, training, and ongoing professional development
  • Contribute to rota planning, ensuring safe and effective staffing levels
  • Take part in sleep-in and on-call duties as required

Requirements:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards)
  • Experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and behaviours that challenge
  • Previous experience in a residential childcare setting
  • Understanding of behaviour management, safeguarding, and person-centred support
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Compassionate, resilient, and able to remain calm under pressure
  • Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including sleep-ins
  • A full UK driving licence (or willingness to travel)

Nice to have:

  • Additional specialist training (e.g., PBS, Autism, or Trauma-Informed Practice)
  • Experience acting as shift lead or mentoring junior staff
  • Knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted frameworks
What we offer:
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive, inclusive working environment
  • Opportunity to progress into senior or management positions
  • Work as part of a dedicated team making a real difference every day

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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