Residential Care Officers - Edge of Care

One day you could be supporting a young person to return to education, helping a family stay together, celebrating exam results, teaching life skills, enjoying community activities, or simply being there when a child needs someone to listen. Residential Care Officer. Invest in your future We are committed to developing our workforce and will support successful candidates to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare where required, alongside a comprehensive training programme and ongoing professional development opportunities. Work with an outstanding team Join a service that values creativity, teamwork, professional curiosity and reflective practice. You'll receive regular supervision, training and support from experienced managers who are committed to your growth and success. What you'll do:

• Provide high quality, trauma-informed care to children and young people.
• Build positive and trusting relationships.
• Support children to achieve their goals and aspirations.
• Help children maintain links with family and community networks.
• Create safe, nurturing and structured environments.
• Contribute to care planning, risk management and life-story work.
• Work alongside families and partner agencies to improve outcomes.
• Be a positive role model who inspires confidence and resilience., 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.

Supporting documents Residential Care Officer - JD & PS .pdf (285.71 KB) Known Risks (9).pdf (233.32 KB) 2. Employee Benefits Leaflet.pdf (193.3 KB) 13. SBC Values and Behaviours Statement - 2025.pdf (333.17 KB)

We're looking for passionate, resilient and caring individuals to join our dedicated residential teams and help some of our most vulnerable children and young people feel safe, valued and loved.

• Passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.
• Compassionate, resilient and emotionally intelligent.
• Able to remain calm under pressure.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Flexible and willing to work shifts, weekends, sleep-ins and waking nights.
• Team players who can build effective relationships.
• Motivated to learn and develop professionally.

At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, our Residential Care Officers do far more than provide care. They build relationships, create lasting memories, support children through their most difficult moments and help them achieve things they never thought possible.

Our children's homes are built on strong relationships, high aspirations and a commitment to helping children recover from trauma and achieve their full potential.

At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we know that great people deliver great services. That's 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:

• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• 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 & 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.