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 to join our team at Piper House, 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. 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: 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. 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. 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 manager Maria Clayton via email maria.clayton@stockton.gov.uk or telephone 07384797998. 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. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from 'DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK'. All communication will also appear in the 'My Messages' section of your North East Jobs account.