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Residential Care Officer

United Kingdom, Doncaster Employment contract 28132.00 - 30914.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 24, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

What we offer

  • 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
  • Access to the South Yorkshire Pension Scheme
  • Overtime paid at time and a quarter

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