Contract Type: Full Time (37 hrs/week) & Part Time (18.5 hrs/week) roles available

Location: Doncaster

Closing Date: 30th November 2025

DBS: Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure required

Why Join Us?

We offer a rewarding career where your compassion and dedication can truly make a difference in the lives of children and young people. Whether you're experienced or new to residential care, we’ll support you every step of the way.

Benefits Include:

• £40.77 per sleep-in shift
• Inclusive allowance of 8.5% for unsocial working hours
• Rota includes 2 weekends off out of every 4
• South Yorkshire Pension Authority contributions
• Overtime over 37 hours paid at time and a quarter

About the Role:

As a Residential Care Officer, you’ll work closely with children and young people in a warm, caring, and enabling environment. You’ll support their emotional, social, and physical development, helping them thrive in a safe and structured setting.

You’ll:

• Be actively involved in care planning and reviews
• Support children through emotional or behavioural challenges
• Promote independence and life skills
• Work within a rota that includes weekends and unsocial hours
• Participate in domestic duties and sleep-in shifts

What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine passion for working with children and young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility, resilience, and a commitment to safeguarding
• Willingness to undertake training, including Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (mandatory within 2 years)
• Ability to work towards Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English if not already held

Our Services:

We have opportunities across a range of residential settings:

• Homes supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Short Breaks homes for children with disabilities or complex health needs
• Long-term care homes for children with disabilities
• New emergency/end-of-care provision opening in 2025

Your application will be considered across all services, with placement based on experience and a collaborative assessment.

Development Opportunities:

We’re committed to your growth. After completing your Level 3 Diploma, you may be eligible to progress to the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.