Job description

Residential Care Officer - Part-Time

Doncaster | £28,176-£31,101 pro rata | 21 hours per week | Permanent

We are expanding our residential children's services and are seeking passionate Residential Care Officer - Part-Time professionals to join our Good and Outstanding-rated children's homes. This role is ideal for caring, resilient individuals who want to make a lasting difference to the lives of looked-after children and young people.

As a Residential Care Officer - Part-Time, you will work 21 hours per week on a structured rota, with 2 weekends off in every 4-week cycle. The role includes approximately 4 sleep-in shifts per month, adding around £2,000 per year, with overtime paid at time and a quarter. You will also benefit from access to the South Yorkshire Pension Scheme, making this a highly competitive package.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality, consistent residential care for children and young people
Support emotional, social, and physical development
Work therapeutically with children who present complex or challenging behaviours
Maintain safeguarding standards and accurate care documentation
Work collaboratively with managers and senior residential care staff
Complete QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training

Shift Pattern:

10:00pm - 7:00am shifts
9 rest days in every 4-week rota

What We're Looking For:

A genuine passion for working with children and young people
Strong communication skills and safeguarding awareness
Flexibility to work rota-based and unsocial hours
Commitment to professional development and training

Why Join Us?

Up to 33 days annual leave plus public holidays
Ongoing training, qualifications, and clear career progression
Supportive team culture and strong leadership
Weekly shortlisting and interviews

Take the next step in a rewarding care career. Apply today for this Residential Care Officer - Part-Time role and help shape brighter futures.

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