Job Description

Make a Real Difference - Become a Residential Care Officer!

Are you someone whos naturally kind, caring and compassionate?

Do you thrive in a role where every day brings something new?

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people of Stockton-on-Tees?




If you answered yes, then wed love to welcome you to our

friendly, supportive and passionate team!

Were looking for a

Residential Care Officer

who 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 youll 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 at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.



If you do not hold the required qualification, as long as you have experience of working with Children and/or Young People, 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:

Experience of working with Children and/or Young People 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 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.

What We Offer:

A competitive salary of up to 27,323 (the salary grade on appointment will be determined by qualifications and experience) with enhancements for the role and sleepover payments where appropriate. Opportunities for additional hours as and when required. Generous annual leave entitlement. 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, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.



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



https://www.stockton.gov.uk/careers



If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Simon Saxton (Manager) at Simon.Saxton@stockton.gov.uk or Lisa Donichey (Deputy Manager) at Lisa.Donichey@stockton.gov.uk



We are intending to interview on 21st November 2025 and you will receive a notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted.




Join us and help shape the lives of young people in Stockton-on-Tees!

Guidance for applicants

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.



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