Posted: 8 June
The role
Job Description
Doncaster
Grade 7 – £28,132 + 17.5% all-inclusive allowance
Part-Time | 21 hours per week | Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the City of Doncaster Council as a Waking Nights Officer within Children’s Residential Homes.
We are a confident, ambitious organisation committed to improving the lives of our residents—and you could play a key role in achieving this.
The Role
Working under the direction of the Registered Manager, you will help provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children and young people with disabilities and complex care needs during night hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Overnight supervision and regular welfare checks
- Ensuring the home is safe, secure, and well-maintained
- Light housekeeping duties (cleaning, laundry, ironing)
- Completing paperwork and maintaining accurate records
- Responding to incidents and liaising with external agencies if required
- Working independently with support from a sleep-in staff member
About You
- Strong communication and basic IT skills
- Ability to work independently and follow structured shift plans
- Caring, reliable, and professional approach
- Willingness to complete training, including QCF Level 3 (within 2 years)
- Ability to undertake Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training
What’s on Offer
- 17.5% allowance for unsocial hours
- Rota includes 2 weekends off in every 4
- South Yorkshire Pension Scheme
- Overtime paid at time and a quarter (over 37 hours)
- Opportunities for additional shifts and development
Enhanced DBS required
