Children's Support Worker

Job Title: Residential Care Officer – Full-Time

Location: Doncaster Council Children’s Homes

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37 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 Children’s 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 children’s 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 We’re 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, you’ll 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 home’s 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 include mornings (7am-3pm), afternoons (2pm-10pm), and sleep-ins (2pm-11pm, then 7am-2pm)
• 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 children’s lives!