Job Summary

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full time
• Advert Start Date: 05/05/2026
• Advert End Date: 18/05/2026 23:59
• Salary: £29,540 - £33,699
• Allowances: Unsociability Allowance
• Hours per week: 37
• Job Category: Social Care - Children Service
• Vacancy ID: 295503
• Employment Location: Stockton-on-Tees
• Number of posts: 1
• Closing date: 18 May

Further Information

Are you kind, caring and compassionate?
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.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.

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.

If you do not hold the required qualification, we will provide you with a structured training program and support where needed to gain your required Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.

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.

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

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

For more information about working for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], please visit the Careers section on our website: Rewarding careers. We do that - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.

Visa Sponsorship: The Council offers visa sponsorship only for a small number of specific roles where it is considered appropriate and necessary to meet service needs. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is not relevant or applicable to most roles.

Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent. Sponsorship will only be offered where there is clear, evidenced justification, such as significant recruitment difficulty or the need for specialist skills that cannot be met from the local labour market.

Limitations: Where an individual (prospective or existing employee) cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, and where visa sponsorship is not appropriate, justified or approved, 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.