Residential Care Officer (Casual)

The children and young people we support may have experienced significant challenges in their lives, which can affect their emotional wellbeing, confidence, relationships and ability to engage with routines and boundaries.

As a Residential Child Care Officer, you will play a vital role in helping young people feel safe, valued and supported. By building trusting relationships and acting as a positive role model, you will help children and young people develop resilience, independence and the skills they need to achieve their full potential.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will provide emotional, practical and physical support, helping young people to grow in confidence and self-esteem while creating a safe, nurturing and stable environment.

Your responsibilities will include supporting young people through challenging situations, encouraging positive outcomes, promoting independence, assisting with personal care where required, transporting young people to family contacts and appointments, participating in activities and holidays, and contributing to the day-to-day running of the home, including domestic and health and safety responsibilities.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of children and young people, helping them to thrive and achieve the best possible outcomes.

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What we can offer you

At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we're proud to be an employer where people feel valued, supported and empowered to make a real difference. When you join our team, you'll become part of a welcoming and dedicated workforce that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people across our communities.

• Competitive rates of pay (the grade on appointment will be dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Sleep-in payments and relevant enhancements where appropriate
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Access to mandatory and additional training opportunities
• Ongoing support from experienced colleagues and managers
• Opportunities to develop skills and gain valuable experience

Working Pattern

This is a casual position, working as and when required. You'll need to be flexible and available at short notice to help cover annual leave, sickness absence and additional staffing requirements across our services.

Whether you're looking for additional hours, flexibility around existing commitments, or valuable experience in residential childcare, this casual role offers a rewarding opportunity to develop your skills, broaden your experience and make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

Find out more

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification within the Supporting Documents Section of the Advert.

If you'd like an informal conversation about the role, please contact:

Olivia Kriehn, Registered Manager

Olivia.Kriehn@stockton.gov.uk

07345 771899

For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:

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We anticipate a high level of interest in this role and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.

Important Applicant Guidance

Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.

Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.

Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.

Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.

Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.