Senior Care Officer Job descriptionThe job itselfThe full salary range for this role is £32,597 to £35,412 plus enhancements (detailed below); if you are new to the Council you will start on £32,597 and move to £33,143 after successfully completing your 6 month probationary period. Progression to the top of the pay range is subject to manager discretion based on experience and market need.Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have experience working with vulnerable children and are looking for a new challenge that will help you develop your career while making a significant impact? If so, our Senior Care Officer role might be the perfect fit for you!About the Role: We are seeking dedicated Senior Care Officers to join our team at a new Children's Home in Anlaby. The home will provide trauma informed care to two young people with complex needs, ensuring they maintain their identity and connections within their community. You will be part of a committed team including a registered manager, 4 Senior Care Officers, and 5 Care Officers. Together, you will create a safe, nurturing environment that supports the young peoples interests, education, and overall well-being.Key Responsibilities:
Leading and planning shifts.
Managing risks effectively.
Supervising and training staff.
Collaborating with multiple agencies.
Making day-to-day decisions aligned with the young person's care plan.
Our children and young people have often experienced trauma and need caregivers who are caring, approachable, respectful, determined, interested, giving, adaptable, and non-judgemental. Your ability to build meaningful relationships and provide understanding care will be crucial in helping them feel safe and valued.Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with vulnerable young people.
QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
Desire to provide focused support to young people.
Supervisory experience is beneficial but not essential.
Must be able to work shift patterns including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and sleep-in duties.
What We Offer:
Comprehensive induction, regular supervision, and ongoing training opportunities.
Physical intervention training.
Enhanced pay for weekend and evening hours. Equivalent to an average of an additional £4,500 per year for weekend and evening enhancements and £2,000 per year for sleep-in shifts.
Double time and time off in lieu for Bank Holidays.
Excellent pension scheme with a 19.3% employer contribution.
Join us in making a real difference. Apply now and take the next step in your career while shaping the future of young people in need.Our Practice Model'You can, I can, We can'The work within our Homes for Children reflects our Stronger Together practice model and connects our values and behaviours as one East Riding of Yorkshire approach to working with children and young people, which is nurtured and grown from within East Riding of Yorkshire and owned by our workforce. Having a well-developed practice model helps to create a common language for the service and enables everyone to understand how we go about doing the right things, in the right way and for the right reasons for children and their families.Job title Senior Care Officer Job Reference/Advert Number ERYC006239 Application closing date 09/09/2025 Location CYP Support and Safeguarding Salary Blank Package Blank Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type Social care, social work and youth work Attachments Blank Job descriptionThe job itselfThe full salary range for this role is £32,597 to £35,412 plus enhancements (detailed below); if you are new to the Council you will start on £32,597 and move to £33,143 after successfully completing your 6 month probationary period. Progression to the top of the pay range is subject to manager discretion based on experience and market need.Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have experience working with vulnerable children and are looking for a new challenge that will help you develop your career while making a significant impact? If so, our Senior Care Officer role might be the perfect fit for you!About the Role: We are seeking dedicated Senior Care Officers to join our team at a new Children's Home in Anlaby. The home will provide trauma informed care to two young people with complex needs, ensuring they maintain their identity and connections within their community. You will be part of a committed team including a registered manager, 4 Senior Care Officers, and 5 Care Officers. Together, you will create a safe, nurturing environment that supports the young peoples interests, education, and overall well-being.Key Responsibilities:
Leading and planning shifts.
Managing risks effectively.
Supervising and training staff.
Collaborating with multiple agencies.
Making day-to-day decisions aligned with the young person's care plan.
Our children and young people have often experienced trauma and need caregivers who are caring, approachable, respectful, determined, interested, giving, adaptable, and non-judgemental. Your ability to build meaningful relationships and provide understanding care will be crucial in helping them feel safe and valued.Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with vulnerable young people.
QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
Desire to provide focused support to young people.
Supervisory experience is beneficial but not essential.
Must be able to work shift patterns including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and sleep-in duties.
What We Offer:
Comprehensive induction, regular supervision, and ongoing training opportunities.
Physical intervention training.
Enhanced pay for weekend and evening hours. Equivalent to an average of an additional £4,500 per year for weekend and evening enhancements and £2,000 per year for sleep-in shifts.
Double time and time off in lieu for Bank Holidays.
Excellent pension scheme with a 19.3% employer contribution.
Join us in making a real difference. Apply now and take the next step in your career while shaping the future of young people in need.Our Practice Model'You can, I can, We can'The work within our Homes for Children reflects our Stronger Together practice model and connects our values and behaviours as one East Riding of Yorkshire approach to working with children and young people, which is nurtured and grown from within East Riding of Yorkshire and owned by our workforce. Having a well-developed practice model helps to create a common language for the service and enables everyone to understand how we go about doing the right things, in the right way and for the right reasons for children and their families.
