Senior Respite Support Worker Location: Doncaster Client: City of Doncaster Council Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time (37 hours, managed over weeks with every other weekend working as a guide) Salary: £28,132 per annum (Increasing to £30,523 with 8.5% shift allowance) About the Role You will manage the day-to-day operations of Eden Lodge and Wickett Hern Road, ensuring a high-quality short-stay service that meets Care Quality Commission and contractual standards. In the absence of the Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the service. The role involves providing person-centred care and support, promoting independence, and ensuring dignity and choice for individuals. You will work within a supportive management team and follow agreed guidelines to maintain service quality. Rota Details: Every other weekend working Weekday shifts allocated monthly 4-week rota produced for visibilityKey Responsibilities Ensure care and support reflect principles of quality, safety, dignity, and choice Implement outcome-based, person-centred support plans Address safeguarding concerns in line with South Yorkshire procedures Participate in handovers, meetings, and reviews Manage staff supervision, training, and mentoring Support individuals with daily living needs and leisure activitiesExperience & Knowledge Health & Social Care experience (essential) Working with individuals with learning disabilities/ADHD Care planning, service procedures, and quality assurance systems Multi-disciplinary team experience Knowledge of Health & Social Care legislation and safeguarding processesSkills & Competencies Positive communication and engagement skills Ability to lone work and manage challenging behaviours IT proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, service user systems) Resilience and ability to work under pressure Motivational support for behaviour changesAdditional Requirements Minimum Level 3 Health & Social Care (Level 4 desirable) Medication process knowledge Flexibility to meet service demands Ability to travel across locality areas Willingness to undertake training and development If you are interested in the role and would like to contact me for further information on the role you can contact myself on the details below. At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period. To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Jack at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email on (url removed)