Residential Child Care Worker in Doncaster inDoncaster PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Residential Child Care Worker with Dove Adolescent Services in Doncaster (full-time, permanent, 39 hours per week). Salary for unqualified applicants starts at £25,755.60 (rising to around £31,155.60 with sleep‑in shifts) and for qualified candidates (Level 3 diploma or equivalent) starts at £26,303.16 (rising to around £31,703.16 with sleep‑ins). You will deliver flexible, individual residential care packages, safeguarding and protecting young people, building trusting relationships, encouraging personal interests and taking part in activities that help children feel at home — from local walks to cinema trips and days out. The role includes sleep‑in duties (paid at £45 per shift, average 8–10 a month), some weekends and bank holidays, working on your own initiative as well as within a supportive team, and an enhanced DBS check is required for successful applicants. Closing date: 06 December 2025.

This opportunity is ideal for compassionate carers — particularly women looking for a meaningful, people‑centred role with clear progression and strong training support. Dove invests in staff development (many senior managers began as support workers) and offers full training to achieve a Childcare Diploma Level 3 or an Apprenticeship Level 4, plus benefits including company pension, employee discounts with over 740 retailers, a refer‑a‑friend scheme, childcare voucher options, holiday pay and meals. Our homes form part of the Polaris Community and all inspected services are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted. To apply, click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert to submit your application via jobsincare.com.