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Senior Residential Care Officer

Job Description

Senior Residential Care Officer
Location: City of Doncaster Council
Contract: Permanent | Full-time & Part-time | Includes sleep-in duties
Salary: £32,662 - £36,239 pro rata, depending on experience and qualifications
Directorate: Children, Young People & Families (CYPF)
Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment? We're looking for a Senior Residential Care Officer to help lead day-to-day care in our children's residential homes.
Additional Benefits:
  • £40.77 per sleep-in shift
  • Inclusive allowances of 8.5% for unsocial working hours
  • Rota includes 2 weekends off out of 4
  • South Yorkshire Pension authority contributions
  • Overtime over 37 hours paid at time and a quarter
In this role, you will:
  • Provide high-quality emotional, social, and physical support to children and young people
  • Lead shifts and support care planning, key work, and link work
  • Take part in care reviews, meetings, and progress tracking
  • Support young people through challenging behaviours or emotional distress
  • Help with household tasks and contribute to the smooth running of the home
  • Ensure accurate and compliant record-keeping in line with Children’s Homes Regulations
  • Provide supervision and support to team members when required
What you’ll need:
  • Level 3 QCF in Children & Young People (or equivalent)
  • Residential childcare experience
  • Great communication skills, emotional intelligence, and cultural awareness
  • Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins and occasional crisis response
  • Supervisory experience is a plus
Why join us?
  • Work in a meaningful, rewarding role that makes a real difference
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and development
  • Be part of a supportive and values-driven team
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 01772208964 or email on Jack.Lonsdale@Servicecare.org.uk