Senior Residential Care Officer

Senior Residential Care Officer Children’s Residential Services | Doncaster

We are currently recruiting Senior Residential Care Officers to join our Children’s Residential Services across Doncaster. This is a challenging but deeply rewarding role, offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people who need stability, care and strong adult role models.

You’ll be part of a committed, supportive service that puts children at the heart of everything it does, working alongside experienced managers and colleagues who value professional practice, compassion and teamwork.

Salary & Benefits

• Grade 8 salary: £33,708 depending on experience and qualifications
  
  
• All-inclusive allowance of 8.5% for unsocial working hours
  
  
  • Total salary range: £35,438 – £39,319
    
    
  • Equivalent to £18.37 – £20.37 per hour
    
    
• Sleep-in payments: £40.77 per shift (average 4 per month – approx. £2,000 per year)
  
  
• Overtime paid at time and a quarter for hours over 37
  
  
• Rota includes 2 weekends off in every 4
  
  
• South Yorkshire Pension Authority pension scheme
  
  
  • Employer contributions from £5,552 – £6,160 per year (subject to employee contributions)
    
    

Contract & Hours

• Permanent roles available
  
  
• Full time: 37 hours per week
  
  
• Part time: 18.5 hours per week
  
  

An Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

The Role As a Senior Residential Care Officer, you will work under the supervision of the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, taking on delegated responsibility for skilled practice, supervision and shift leadership.

You will:

• Act as a positive role model and “good parent” to children and young people
  
  
• Lead shifts and support the development of staff within the home
  
  
• Contribute to creating a warm, caring and structured environment
  
  
• Support children with emotional, social and physical needs
  
  
• Advocate for children and promote their welfare at all times
  
  
• Work within the home’s ethos, Statement of Purpose and safeguarding procedures
  
  

This role is demanding, but hugely rewarding, allowing you to build meaningful, long-term relationships with children who need consistency and care to thrive.

What We’re Looking For We’re seeking motivated, resilient and compassionate professionals who have:

• Level 3 TQUK Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
  
  
• At least 12 months’ experience working in a children’s residential home
  
  
• Experience supporting young people with complex and challenging behaviours
  
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
  
• Flexibility to work a rota including weekends, evenings and sleep-ins
  
  
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and child-centred practice
  
  

If you’re unsure whether your experience meets the criteria, we encourage you to get in touch for an informal discussion.

Training & Development You will receive ongoing training and support, including completion of the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) behaviour support programme.

There are also opportunities for further development, including the chance to work towards the Level 5 TQUK Diploma in Leadership and Management for those looking to progress within the service.

Services You Could Work In Roles are available across a range of residential services, including:

• Homes supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
  
  
• Short Breaks services for children and young people with disabilities or complex health needs
  
  
• Medium to long-term residential homes for children with disabilities or complex health needs
  
  
• Future services, including an emergency / end-of-care provision planned to open in 2025
  
  

This single application can be considered for all services, with final placement agreed through discussion based on experience and service needs.

Working Patterns Rotas typically run over 4 weeks, with approximately 9 days off per rota, and include:

• Morning shifts: 7am – 3pm
  
  
• Afternoon shifts: 2pm – 10pm
  
  
• Afternoon & sleep-in: 2pm – 11pm, then 7am – 2pm
  
  

Sleep-in duties are paid at an additional rate of £40.77 per shift.