Residential Care Worker (Children’s Home)

Pay: £26,400 to £27,360
Location: Doncaster 
Reporting to: Senior Residential Worker / Deputy Manager / Registered Manager

About the Role

We are looking for a committed Residential Care Worker to support children and young people in a residential setting. You will provide high-quality, therapeutic care, helping to meet their emotional, social, and developmental needs while ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.

This role involves shift work, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, nurturing, and relationship-based care to children and young people
• Support care plans, risk assessments, and daily routines
• Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a role model
• Promote education, health, and personal development outcomes
• Act as a key worker, supporting individual needs and goals
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and case files in line with regulations
• Work in partnership with social workers, schools, health professionals, and families
• Support young people to access activities, advocacy, and services
• Contribute to a safe and well-maintained home environment

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Follow all safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards and relevant legislation
• Support safe administration of medication
• Report concerns and incidents appropriately

General Duties

• Work flexibly on a rota basis, including sleep-ins
• Drive company vehicles (where required)
• Participate in training, team meetings, and handovers
• Support the overall smooth running of the home

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for working with children and young people
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a challenging but rewarding environment
• Commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care
• Willingness to work shifts and complete ongoing training

Equality & Diversity

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage an inclusive and supportive workplace.