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?
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is seeking to recruit 2x Residential Care Officers, 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.
This is a rewarding role where you will be expected to be a positive role model for our children and young people. 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. 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.
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
This is a part time role of 30 hours per week and the actual salary for the role is £23,208 - £26,476.
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.
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.
Take a look at the attached job description and if you want to chat more about the role, then please get in touch with the Registered Manager Glyn Armstrong via email at glyn.If you want help with your application form or using North East Jobs, the team at Stockton Employment and Training Hub are on hand to offer free advice and guidance - message them via their Facebook page or call 01642 524363.
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