- Provide high-quality care to children and young people, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met.
- Support young people in daily activities, including education, social skills development, and independent living.
- Be a positive role model and advocate for the young people in your care.
- Work closely with other professionals, including social workers, teachers, and therapists, to ensure holistic support.
- Experience working with children and young people (ideally in a residential setting).
- Relevant qualifications (such as NVQ in Health and Social Care, Children and Young People, or equivalent).
- A compassionate, patient, and understanding approach.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
- Competitive salary and benefits package:
- Basic wage includes an all-inclusive allowance of 8.5%, bringing the salary to £29,576 - £32,501 (equivalent to £15.33 - £16.85 per hour).
- £41.78 per sleep-in shift (on average 4 shifts per month, totaling £167.12, approximately £2,000 annually).
- Rota includes 2 weekends off out of 4.
- Overtime over 37 hours paid at time and a quarter.
- South Yorkshire Pension Authority contributions.
- City of Doncaster Council employer annual pension contributions (£4,634 - £5,092, subject to employee contributions).
- Full-time, permanent position with career progression opportunities.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- A supportive and caring team environment.