Job Title: Residential Care Officer
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
- Part-Time Location: Doncaster Council Childrens Homes Contract: Permanent, Full Time (21 hours) Salary: £28,176
- £31,101 £40.77 per sleep-in shift Rota includes 2 weekends off out of 4 South Yorkshire Pension Authority contributions Overtime over 37 hours paid at time and a quarter Potential Total Compensation Package: With allowance, basic salary reaches £28,176
- £31,101 Annual employer pension contributions: £4,790
- £5,287 Sleep-in shifts (approx.
4 per month) provide an additional £163.08 monthly, or around £2,000 annually.
Are You Passionate About Making a Difference in Childrens Lives? Doncaster Council is expanding its residential care services and is looking for dedicated Residential Child Care Officers to join our Good and Outstanding-rated childrens homes.
With supportive management, regular supervision, and extensive training, our team is committed to providing nurturing and therapeutic environments for children in need.
Who We Are: Our Residential and Inspiring Futures Teams Service supports children in care, providing safe, nurturing residential environments for their growth and healing.
Our homes are strategically located across Doncaster, with excellent transport links, and include facilities rated as "Outstanding" and "Good" by Ofsted.
Our goal is to build a passionate, skilled workforce dedicated to making a difference.
What Were Looking For: A genuine passion for working with children and young people Strong communication and interpersonal skills Flexibility to work a rota including weekends and unsocial hours Dedication to safeguarding and promoting child welfare The Role: This role offers a meaningful opportunity to positively impact young lives.
Working alongside our Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, and Senior Residential Care Officers, youll contribute to a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for looked-after children.
This role is challenging yet rewarding, ideal for individuals with experience or transferrable skills in working with young people, especially those with complex behaviours.
Key Responsibilities: Provide compassionate and consistent care, meeting the emotional, social, and physical needs of children Work in alignment with the homes ethos and Statement of Purpose Complete required training, including QCF Level 3 (within two years of start date) and our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention program (TCI) Rota Schedule: Shifts times 10pm-7am Work 2 weekends out of 4, with 9 days off per 4-week rota Why Join Us? Be part of a passionate team making a difference Professional development and career growth opportunities Supportive working environment with competitive benefits, including up to 33 days annual leave (plus public holidays) and access to South Yorkshire Pension Authority Application Deadline: Ongoing recruitment with weekly shortlisting Interview Date: Ongoing interviews conducted week Join us in making a meaningful impact in childrens lives! DDC50d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173