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Based at: Respite Services, Eden Lodge and Wickett Hern Road
Salary details: Grade 5, £25,584 plus 8.5% all-inclusive allowance, pro rata (pay award pending)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week
Flexible working arrangements: a rota which includes evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as we are open 365 days a year
Closing date: 15th July 2026
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post
Please note that this post is not open to sponsorship as it does not meet the salary threshold for sponsorship.
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Respite Support Worker.
Eden Lodge and Wickett Hern Road are registered services which provide respite for adults who have a learning disability and or associated physical disabilities.
The Properties comprise of 8 ground floor bedrooms and ten 1st floor bedrooms in total, between the two premises, as part of the team at Respite Services, the respite support worker will ensure that patterns of care and support within the shift are based on the principles of good quality care ensuring that safeguarding legislation is maintained and reflecting control, cleanliness, comfort, safety, participation, involvement, privacy, dignity and choice.
As the respite support worker of this respite service, you will have the responsibility to provide a high-quality service as required by the Care Quality Commission and Doncaster contractual residential standards.
We are looking for a calm, resourceful and energetic individual who is well motivated, hardworking, and keen to join our friendly team. You will provide person-centred care and support to guests within our respite services. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support and to accept responsibility and to grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team.
We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.
In return for your contribution, we offer:
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Competitive leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Development and training opportunities
- Staff discounts and benefits schemes
- More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting is to be confirmed and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on week commencing 20th July 2026.
For further details or an informal chat please contact: Gareth Bishop (Manager) , Tel: 01302 736661,
[email protected].
We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.
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This post involves working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.
