Job Description

Residential Care Officer - Part-Time
Doncaster| £28,176-£31,101 pro-rata | 21 hrs/week, Permanent

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people? Doncaster Council is expanding its residential services and seeking committed Residential Care Officer - Part-Time professionals to join our Good and Outstanding-rated homes.

As a Residential Care Officer - Part-Time, you'll work 21 hours/week on a rota with 2 weekends off every 4 weeks. Sleep-in shifts (approx. 4/month) add £2,000/year. With overtime paid at time and a quarter and South Yorkshire Pension contributions, your total package is highly competitive.

What You'll Do:

• Provide consistent, compassionate care for looked-after children
• Support emotional, social, and physical development
• Work therapeutically with children with complex behaviours
• Collaborate with managers and senior care officers
• Complete QCF Level 3 and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training

Shift Details:

• 10pm-7am shifts
• 9 days off per 4-week rota

What We're Looking For:

• Passion for working with children
• Strong communication and safeguarding skills
• Flexibility for rota and unsocial hours

Why Join Us?

• Up to 33 days leave + public holidays
• Career development and training
• Supportive team culture
• Weekly shortlisting and interviews

Make a lasting impact as a Residential Care Officer - Part-Time. Apply now and help shape brighter futures.

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