Children's Support Worker

Job description

About the Company

We are expanding its residential care services and is looking for dedicated Residential Child Care Officers to join our Good and Outstanding-rated children's homes. With supportive management, regular supervision, and extensive training, our team is committed to providing nurturing and therapeutic environments for children in need.

Who We Are:

Our Residential and Inspiring Futures Teams Service supports children in care, providing safe, nurturing residential environments for their growth and healing. Our homes are strategically located across Doncaster, with excellent transport links, and include facilities rated as "Outstanding" and "Good" by Ofsted. Our goal is to build a passionate, skilled workforce dedicated to making a difference.

About the Role

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to positively impact young lives. Working alongside our Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, and Senior Residential Care Officers, you'll contribute to a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for looked-after children. This role is challenging yet rewarding, ideal for individuals with experience or transferrable skills in working with young people, especially those with complex behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and consistent care, meeting the emotional, social, and physical needs of children
• Work in alignment with the home's ethos and Statement of Purpose
• Complete required training, including QCF Level 3 (within two years of start date) and our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention program (TCI)

Qualifications

• Education details not specified

Required Skills

• A genuine passion for working with children and young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work a rota including weekends and unsocial hours
• Dedication to safeguarding and promoting child welfare

Preferred Skills

• Experience or transferrable skills in working with young people, especially those with complex behaviours

Pay range and compensation package

• Salary: £28,132 - £30,914
• £43.12 per sleep-in shift
• Rota includes 2 weekends off out of 4
• South Yorkshire Pension Authority contributions
• Overtime over 37 hours paid at time and a quarter
• Potential Total Compensation Package: With allowance, basic salary reaches £28,176 - £31,101
• Annual employer pension contributions: £4,634 - £5,092
• Sleep-in shifts (approx. 4 per month) provide an additional £172.48 monthly, or around £2,000 annually.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Join us in making a meaningful impact in children's lives! We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Application Deadline: Ongoing recruitment with weekly shortlisting

Interview Date: Ongoing interviews conducted week

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Doncaster

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English