Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker in Loughborough

Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join a specialist children's residential home supporting children and young people with learning disabilities, autism and additional complex needs. You will lead shifts, mentor colleagues and help maintain a safe, structured and nurturing environment in which every child can achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and ensure the home operates safely, consistently and effectively.
• Support children with learning disabilities, autism and additional needs in line with care plans and risk assessments.
• Promote independence, communication and practical daily living skills.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and day-to-day support to Residential Support Workers.
• Allocate shift responsibilities and ensure all tasks and records are completed to a high standard.
• Administer medication where trained and authorised, maintaining accurate records.
• Use Positive Behaviour Support and approved de-escalation strategies to respond to behaviours of concern.
• Complete and quality-check daily records, incident reports, handovers and regulatory documentation.
• Support admissions, reviews, meetings and communication with families and external professionals.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are understood and followed at all times.
• Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with audits, staff development and service improvement. xgikmsk
• Promote a positive, reflective and child-centred culture within the home.

Essential Requirements

• At least two years of rele Please click on the apply button to read the full job description