Apply for Children Social Care Roles

If you want to make an impact, make a change and be there for a child, apply for one of our roles today!

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Are you committed to the highest practice standards and to achieving better outcomes for children, young people and families?

Would you like to progress your career with an organisation that puts children, young people and families at the heart of everything it does?

If you answered yes to these questions then we would like to hear from you.

Creating a home from home

We have a number of exciting opportunities to work within our children’s homes and support children from the ages of 11 up to 18 years old. You will be a part of a passionate team who creates a warm, caring and nurturing environment that supports children to thrive and makes a real difference in their lives. Experience of working with children is essential and full training will be provided. We also offer a £2,000 welcome package to people who start a career in residential care.

We are now recruiting to the below vacancies.

Relief Residential Care Officer

Salary: £13.46 per hour

We are currently seeking to recruit Relief Residential Care Officer to work within our current residential Children’s Care Homes. Click on the link above for more details.

Closing Date: 30th April 2024 (midnight)

Waking Nights Officer

Salary: £25,969 - £28,665 (Full Time Equivalent) depending on experience (£39,513 - £33,681 including 17.5% unsociable hours allowance for full time employees, pro-rata for part time).

We are currently seeking to recruit Waking Nights Officer to work within our current residential Children’s Care Homes. Click on the link above for more details.

Closing Date: 30th April 2024 (midnight)

Residential Child Care Officer

Salary: £25,969 - £28,665 (Full Time Equivalent) depending on experience (£28,176 - £31,101 including 8.5% unsociable hours allowance for full time employees, pro-rata for part time).

We are currently seeking to recruit Residential Child Care Officers to work within new or our current residential Children’s Homes. Click on the link above for more details.

Successful applicants to this post will also be eligible for special recruitment and retention payments of £1000 after six months and twelve months service, subject to certain conditions. (£1000 for full time employees, pro rata for part time)

Closing Date: 30th April 2024 (midnight)

Residential Care Officer Children with Disabilities

Salary: £25,969 - £28,665 (Full Time Equivalent) depending on experience (£28,176 - £31,101 including 8.5% unsociable hours allowance for full time employees, pro-rata for part time).

Here in Doncaster, we are expanding our residential service for Children with Disabilities and are looking to recruit to our short break service and to our Children's home

Successful applicants to this post will also be eligible for special recruitment and retention payments of £1000 after six months and twelve months service, subject to certain conditions. (£1000 for full time employees, pro rata for part time)

Closing Date: 30th April (midnight)

Social Worker Roles

There has never been a more exciting time to join Doncaster Council. We are looking for people who can bring the right values, beliefs and attitudes to a rewarding job. In return, you will have the chance to develop your career and learn new skills, as well as be part of a small and friendly team managed by an experienced manager who will be there to support you so you can be there for children, young people and families.

Find further details about each role by clicking on the relevant links below.

Experienced Children's Social Workers - Duty and Assessment

Salary: Up to £43,438 including £2,000 retention supplement (depending on experience)

The opportunity to progress to £44,401. Relocation package to encourage you to move to Doncaster.

Closing Date: 30th April (midnight)

Experienced Children's Social Workers - Help and Protection

Salary: Up to £43,438 including £2,000 retention supplement (depending on experience)

The opportunity to progress to £44,401. Relocation package to encourage you to move to Doncaster.

Closing Date: 30th April 2024 (midnight)

Social Worker Children in Care

Salary up to £41,438 - plus potential market forces supplement depending on experience

Relocation package to encourage you to move to Doncaster.

Closing Date: 30th April 2024 (midnight)

Help with relocation

If you are considering moving to Doncaster to take up a role with us we may be able to help with legal and estate agent’s fees and the cost of surveys and removals through our relocation scheme which is worth up to £7,000.

Talk to us about opportunities in children's social care in Doncaster

There are lots of opportunities to develop and grow your career in Children’s Social Care here in Doncaster.

If you share our commitment to delivering high quality services to achieve better outcomes for children, young people and families we would love to hear from you. Our team are ready to tell you more about working for in our children's social care teams and the great opportunities for you to work here in Doncaster.

For more information or to arrange a chat with our team who will be happy to answer your questions email Proudtocarechildren@doncaster.gov.uk

Or call 01302 735 760 (Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm).

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