The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at: Oaklands Child Care Unit
Salary details: Grade 7, £19,891 - £21,859 per annum + 8.5% All Inclusive Allowance for shift work
Contract Type: Permanent, part time
Hours: 27 hours per week
Closing date: 30th November 2025
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have a opportunity to be part of this in the role of Residential Care Officer - Children with Disabilities.
Here in Doncaster, we are expanding our residential service for Children with Disabilities and are looking to recruit to our Short Break CWD Home.
We are currently looking to recruit for Residential Care Officers to work under the supervision and advice of the Residential Manager, Deputy Manager and Senior Care Officers within these services for Children with Disabilities.
As a Residential Care Officer, you will work sensitively as a team member in providing a warm, caring, enabling environment designed to fulfil the emotional, social and physical needs of children living with disabilities.
The Residential Care Officer will deliver care and support in the children’s home based on the principles of quality care reflecting privacy, dignity, choice and fulfilment and independence. The residential care service within the particular establishment will be provided in accord with the statements of purpose for the home, and Children and Families policy and procedures.
Sleep in duties are a requirement of the role and to undertake different shift patterns to meet the needs of the service.
The candidate will be willing to undertake any training required for the role and must complete QCF Level 3 within two years of enrolment, as this is mandatory requirement of children’s homes regulations. The candidate will also be competent to attend training and implement Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Signs of Safety model.
Additional Benefits:
- £40.77 per sleep-in shift
- Inclusive allowance 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 return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.
Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.
Shortlisting will take place the first week of each month.
Interviews will take place the second week of each month.
For any further information, please contact Service Manager Cathy Richardson on 01302 735716 or email cathy.richardson@doncaster.gov.uk
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.
