Senior Children's Residential Care Worker
| Company: | Purosearch |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,848 to £38,028 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | DN1 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Senior Children's Residential Care Worker – Doncaster
Salary: £35,848–£38,028 per annum
Hours: 173 hours per month | 2 days on, 4 days off, including sleep-ins
Salary & Benefits
• £35,848–£38,028 per annum, including sleep-ins paid at £60 per sleep
• Hourly rate of £13.80–£14.85 depending on qualifications
• Enhanced-rate overtime opportunities
• Birthday day off in addition to annual leave
• Progression opportunities, including Level 4 and Level 5 Residential Childcare qualifications
• BILD-accredited paid induction training
• Access to high-street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counselling
• 365-day service with rotas provided in advance
What We're Looking For
• Minimum 12 months' experience in a children's residential care home
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK without restrictions
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, expectations and best practice
• A therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare
• Applicants must be aged 21 or over
• Nurturing, supportive and resilient approach with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships
Key Roles & Responsibilities
• Provide high-quality care and support to young people within a nurturing residential environment
• Build positive relationships and empower young people to flourish and achieve their potential
• Support young people's educational, emotional and developmental needs
• Provide trauma-informed, therapeutic care and crisis intervention
• Encourage young people to engage in hobbies, interests and personalised activities
• Promote independence, positive outcomes and emotional wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to ensure young people's needs are met
• Promote equality, inclusion and respect while challenging discriminatory behaviour or practice
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, care and compliance with Ofsted expectations
• Successful employment is subject to enhanced DBS, right-to-work and reference checks, with DBS costs covered
To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to
t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.
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