Job Description

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Care Worker

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Doncaster Deaf Trust
04/01/2026


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

Salary - FT 27,167 per annum 40 hours
Pro rata salary (16 hours) 10,866.80 per annum
Pro rata salary (32 Hours) 21,732.80 per annum

Basis

Part time

Region

Doncaster

Job category/type

Care

Date posted

12/12/2025

Job reference

REQ21877

Job description

Doncaster Deaf Trust, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6AY,

Part time permanent positions available

16 hours per week and

32 hours per week

11 weeks equivalent holidays, including bank hols, to be used in school holidays.

Closing date for applications: 4th January 2026

Interviews to be held: 16th January 2026

An enthusiastic, versatile

part time Care Worker is required to join our established team within our Children's Care Home.

Doncaster Deaf Trust Children's Homes operates under the auspices of Doncaster Deaf Trust. We are registered to provide care and support for up to 9 young Deaf children in two residential settings. We are located in the grounds of Doncaster School for the Deaf and Communication Specialist College -Doncaster. We have strong links with the school and college and provide residential provision for school children attending the Doncaster School for the Deaf.

We are currently looking for a part time individual to work day's and evenings, on a shift basis. You will also be required to sleep in (min one night max two nights per week), paid in addition to the annual salary.

As a Care Worker you will have passion and commitment to deliver the highest standards of care to our residents.

Key responsibilities:

Contribution to the day to day running and effective management of the Children's Care home Safeguarding the health and safety of residents Contributing to the social and emotional development of residents

Can you demonstrate:

Experience of working in a caring environment, as an employee or voluntary work Able to demonstrate good communication skills, and an ability to work with children and young people. Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm, sensitivity and a caring attitude whilst working with children. BSL skills would be an advantage

Why Join Us?

A high-quality working environment Competitive rates of pay Guaranteed working hours Fantastic training and career development opportunities, including British Sign Language Discounted childcareat the onsite Little Learners Day Nursery Pension scheme Free on-site parking Westfield Health Cash Plan including Doctorline - 24/7 access to a GP, Dental, Optical and Prescription claims and much more (funded by the employer)


If you are interested in joining our Children's Care Home, you would be welcome to contact the Registered Care Manager to have an informal discussion, or to arrange to visit the home prior to submitting your application. Please contact Kate Warner on 01302 386747 or email kwarner@ddt-deaf.org.uk to arrange.

For a job description and application form please visit our work for us page at www.deaf-trust.co.uk/trust/work-for-us/

Please note that on the application form we need your full education and employment history from leaving secondary school up to current date. We do not accept CV applications. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Trust is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the workplace.