The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at: Pinewood Avenue Child Care Unit
Salary details: Grade 7, £27,259 - £29,955 pro rata
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 an opportunity to be part of this in the role of part time Residential Care Officer at Pinewood Avenue children's home.
The role of a Residential care officer is to provide high quality care and support to meet the needs of children and young people in a residential setting. Working as part of an experienced care team having a personal and active involvement in all aspects of the care of children and young people, seeking to meet their emotional, social and physical needs and promoting and maintaining an enabling atmosphere in which children and young people can prosper and achieve in accord with the statements of purpose for the home, and within the parameters of Childrens Home Regulations, policy and procedures.
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 in the 1st week of each month and interviews will take place in the 2nd week of each month.
For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Kevin Cox, Tel: 01302 831295 or email to kevin.cox@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.
Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment.
