Residential Care Officer

6 days ago

StocktononTees, United Kingdom Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Full time

Are you kind, caring and compassionate?
- Do you want to work in a caring role where no 2 days are the same?
- Are you interested in an enhanced training package and career progression opportunities?
- Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people of Stockton-on-Tees?

If this sounds like you, then we’d love to welcome you to our friendly, supportive team.

Stockton Borough Council 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 we’d love you to join our team at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. Although you may not have experience of working within a Children’s 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.

f 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

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.

You will receive a competitive salary, enhancements for the role and sleepover payments where appropriate. There may also further opportunities to pick up additional hours as and when required.

This is a part time role of 30 hours per week and the actual salary for the role is £23,951 - £27,323.

The salary grade on appointment will be determined by qualifications and experience.

We also offer generous annual leave entitlement, local government pension with the option to add extra contributions and access to a number of other benefits like a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

**Guidance for applicants**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,951.00-£27,323.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 284890

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