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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
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