£26K/yr to £29K/yr
Doncaster, England
Permanent, Variable

Residential Care Officer

Posted by Service Care Solutions - Social Work.

Residential Care Officer

We are currently recruiting for a Residential Care Officer to join an experienced and friendly team within a Children's Residential Home in Doncaster. This particular home specialises in supporting children with disabilities therefore the ideal candidate will have previous experience in this field.

Position details

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • £25,969 - £28,665

Responsibilities include:

  • Using your experience and skills - further developed with our support and training, you will assist with the care of our children and young people.
  • All of our homes adopt therapeutic practices, allowing you to develop into a specialist care provider. Training also includes reflective practice to consistently improve the way we care for children.
  • You will create positive relationships with the children, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times.
  • You will create timetables, setting boundaries and expectations for the young people. Consistency and organisation skills are key.
  • You will meet a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support.

Essential requirements

  • Candidates must be 22 years old or above as per children's home regulations
  • You will also need a valid UK driving licence.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and young people with disabilities, although this is not essential and candidates with any previous experience working with children and young people will be considered.

If you would be interested in this position, please contact Emily @ Service Care Solutions on or

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.

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