Youth Support Worker Waking Nights

Residential Care Officer - Part-Time

Doncaster | £28,598-£31,537 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 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.