The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Respite Support Worker. Eden Lodge and Wickett Hern Road are registered services which provide respite for adults who have a learning disability and or associated physical disabilities. The Properties comprise of 8 ground floor bedrooms and ten 1st floor bedrooms in total, between the two premises, as part of the team at Respite Services, the respite support worker will ensure that patterns of care and support within the shift are based on the principles of good quality care ensuring that safeguarding legislation is maintained and reflecting control, cleanliness, comfort, safety, participation, involvement, privacy, dignity and choice. As the respite support worker of this respite service, you will have the responsibility to provide a high-quality service as required by the Care Quality Commission and Doncaster contractual residential standards. We are looking for a calm, resourceful and energetic individual who is well motivated, hardworking, and keen to join our friendly team. You will provide person-centred care and support to guests within our respite services. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support and to accept responsibility and to grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team. In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book. Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria. Shortlisting will take place week commencing 2nd March 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on week commencing 16th March 2026. For further details or an informal chat please contact: Gareth Bishop (Manager), Tel: 01302 736661, Gareth.bishop@doncaster.gov.uk To apply please click the Apply Now link below.