- Are you kind, caring and compassionate?
- Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people of Stockton-on-Tees?
- Are you interested in an enhanced training package and career progression opportunities?
If this sounds like you, then wed love to welcome you to our friendly, supportive team.
Piper House is seeking to recruit a Residential Care Officer, where you will provide high quality care and support in a residential setting to vulnerable young people who are unable to live with their families. This will include working with children with some behavioural and emotional difficulties plus other additional needs.
This is a rewarding role where you will be expected to be a positive role model for our children and young people. If you are caring and compassionate, enthusiastic, motivated, and approachable wed love you to join our team.
Although you may not have experience of working within a Childrens Residential Home setting, we recognise that there are a range of life experiences and transferrable skills that would be a welcome addition to our teams.
If you do not hold the required qualification, then we will provide you with a structured training program and support where needed to gain your required Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. If you have the desire to develop your career further, we can consider supporting you through your Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Child Care.
All you need to be a success is:
- A recognised Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or a willingness to work towards within 18 months of appointment
- A positive attitude and experience of working with children and young people
- Ability to work over a 7-day shift rota system 365 day of the year, including working weekends and sleepovers plus some waking nights.
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- A full UK driving license.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
- A competitive salary of up to £33,699
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
- Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning and development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
You will also receive enhancements for the role and sleepover payments where appropriate. There may also further opportunities to pick up additional hours as and when required.
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:
Rewarding careers. We do that - Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
The salary grade on appointment will be determined by qualifications and experience.
If you want to chat more about the role, then please get in touch with Maria Clayton, Manager, via email
[email protected] or 07702050691.
We are intending to interview on 8 July 2026 and you will receive notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted.
Please note that were 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
[email protected] 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 Councils statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Councils 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 employees visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
