Make a difference every day
Do you have the skills, experience and commitment to help children recover from trauma, build positive relationships and achieve their full potential?
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and child-focused Senior Residential Care Officer to join our ambitious and dedicated residential care team.
This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in providing high-quality care and support to children and young people with complex needs, helping them to thrive in safe, nurturing and aspirational homes.
You will lead by example, support and mentor colleagues, and help create a positive environment where children can build lasting memories, develop independence and achieve their goals.
About the role
As a Senior Residential Care Officer, you will:
- Lead and support shifts within our childrens homes.
- Act as a positive role model for children, young people and colleagues.
- Support the development and implementation of care plans and risk assessments.
- Build meaningful relationships with children and young people, helping them to feel safe, valued and heard.
- Work in partnership with families, social workers, education, health and other professionals.
- Mentor and develop less experienced staff members.
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of our residential services.
- Promote opportunities for children and young people to achieve positive outcomes and participate fully in their communities.
This post operates on a 7-day rota system, including:
- Evenings and weekends
- Sleep-in duties
- Waking night arrangements when required
About you
We are seeking individuals who:
- Hold a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England).
- Have experience of working with children, young people and families who present with complex needs and behaviours that challenge services.
- Understand trauma-informed, relationship-based practice.
- Have experience of care planning, risk assessment and safeguarding.
- Can confidently lead shifts and manage challenging situations.
- Are reflective, resilient and solution focused.
- Have excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
- Hold a full UK driving licence.
- Share our commitment to putting children at the heart of everything we do.
To learn more about the role and what were looking for, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.
Why join us?
At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we know that great people deliver great services. Thats why we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are trusted, valued and supported.
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:
- A supportive management team and positive working culture.
- Excellent training, development and career progression opportunities.
- Regular supervision and reflective practice.
- Opportunities to develop leadership skills and progress within residential services.
- 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 a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments and more!
Think this could be the right opportunity for you?
Wed love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Garth Illingworth - Service Lead
01642 526473
[email protected]
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 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.
