Paul Fell

Residential Care Team Leader | Senior Support Worker

Talent

LittlehamptonMember since November 11, 2026

Residential childcare and support workTeam leadership, staff mentoring and supervisionAutism, FASD, EBD and trauma-informed practicePositive behaviour support and de-escalationSafeguarding and risk managementPersonal care and daily living supportMedication administration and MAR recordingCrisis intervention and incident debriefingCare documentation and care planningMulti-agency and family collaborationLife-skills development and independenceDriving, deliveries and operational logisticsCalm and patient under pressureStrong communicator and active listenerApproachable with a positive sense of humourRespectful of independence, dignity and personal boundariesAdaptable and committed to continuous learningSafeguarding Children – Level 3Child Protection and Safeguarding ProceduresChild Sexual Exploitation (CSE) AwarenessChild Criminal Exploitation (CCE) AwarenessCounty Lines AwarenessProfessional BoundariesConfidentiality and Data Protection (GDPR)Equality, Diversity and InclusionAutism Awareness and UnderstandingFASD (Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) AwarenessADHD AwarenessEmotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)Trauma-Informed Practice

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Experienced Residential Care Team Leader and Support Worker with over 15 years’ experience supporting children, young people and individuals with Autism, FASD, EBD and trauma-related behaviours. Skilled in creating safe, structured and nurturing environments that promote independence, emotional stability and essential life skills. Experienced in personal care, positive behaviour support, safeguarding, medication administration, MAR documentation and multi-agency collaboration.

Recognised for calm leadership, strong relationship-building and resilience in challenging environments, with experience mentoring staff and supporting operational responsibilities within residential care settings.

Experience

Live-in Personal Assistant / Autism Support Worker - Private Client

(2026-10)

Provide dedicated live-in support to an individual with autism, supporting daily routines, personal development and overall wellbeing.
Work alongside an established support team, maintaining consistent communication and continuity of care.
Support and encourage participation in activities, interests and everyday experiences.
Provide overnight support, responding to needs and offering reassurance when awake.
Promote independence, confidence and involvement in daily living activities.
Deliver personal care respectfully, maintaining dignity, privacy and individual choice.
Support daily living skills within a structured, safe and nurturing home environment.
Maintain consistent boundaries and a person-centred approach, recognising individual needs and preferences.

Service Driver - Lions Drainage – Subcontractor for Southern Water - Sussex

(2025-08)

Deliver equipment and materials safely to operational sites.
Support site teams with logistics and operational tasks.
Carry out vehicle safety checks and maintain compliance.

Agency Driver - Driver Hire - Brighton

(2025-05 - 2025-08)

Completed commercial driving assignments across Sussex and the South East.
Demonstrated reliability, adaptability and effective time management.
Maintained professional standards when working with clients and operational teams.

Assistant Bar Manager - The Crispin Arms Public House - Ashover

(2025-01 - 2025-05)

Supported the day-to-day operation of a busy family-run public house.
Supervised staff and assisted with stock control.
Supported end-of-day financial processes and customer service.

Team Leader / Senior Residential Support Worker - Protective Care Group - UK & Channel Islands

(2022-10 - 2025-01)

Led and supported a 3:1 care team working with a young person with FASD, Autism and EBD.
Delivered hands-on personal care, emotional-regulation support and positive behaviour management.
Implemented structured routines to promote independence, stability and life skills.
Administered medication and maintained accurate care and incident documentation.
Provided staff supervision, incident debriefing and crisis-management support.
Worked collaboratively with families, therapists and education providers.

Self-Employed Personal Care & Support Worker - Private Client

(2020-08 - 2022-10)

Provided personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting and hygiene support.
Administered medication and maintained MAR records.
Managed household tasks, including meal preparation, cleaning and laundry.
Encouraged independence through structured routines and daily living support.
Provided companionship and emotional support while promoting dignity and choice.

Care Support Worker - Bespoke Guardians - Cheltenham

(2020-06 - 2020-08)

Supported children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
Assisted with personal care, daily routines, safeguarding and emotional support.

Hod Carrier / Labourer - Self-Employed - East Sussex

(2018-09 - 2020-06)

Transported bricks, blocks, stone and mortar to scaffolding and work areas.
Mixed mortar to the consistency required by bricklayers.
Stocked scaffolding areas, prepared work zones and maintained site safety.
Removed debris, cleaned tools and supported bricklayers with general tasks.

Agency Worker - Peter Dean Care - Sussex

(2015-09 - 2018-09)

Delivered daily care and behavioural support for young people.
Encouraged participation in routines, education and life-skills development.

Support Worker – Residential Unit - Apple Orchard - West Sussex

(2013-01 - 2015-09)

Supported young people presenting with sexually harmful behaviours.
Delivered structured behavioural programmes within a therapeutic residential setting.
Maintained robust safeguarding and risk-management procedures.

Deputy Manager - My Choice Children’s Homes - Haywards Heath

(2010-10 - 2013-01)