Residential Care Officer (Piper House)
- Could you be the positive role model a young person needs?
- Do you want to work in a role where your support can change lives?
- Are you looking for a fulfilling career with excellent training and progression opportunities?
If this sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you to our friendly and supportive team.
Piper House is seeking to recruit a Residential Care Officer to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people in a residential setting. Our children and young people are unable to live with their families and may have behavioural, emotional, or additional support needs. As part of our dedicated team, you will play a vital role in helping them feel safe, valued, and supported to achieve their potential.
This is a rewarding and varied role where you will be expected to act as a positive role model, building trusting relationships and supporting children and young people with their day-to-day lives, development, and wellbeing. If you are caring, compassionate, enthusiastic, and approachable, we'd love to hear from you.
While experience within a Children's Residential Home setting is beneficial, it is not essential. We recognise that valuable skills and qualities can be gained through a wide range of life and work experiences, and we welcome applications from people with transferable skills who are committed to supporting children and young people.
If you do not already hold the required qualification, we will provide a structured training programme and support to help you achieve your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within the required timeframe. For those looking to further develop their career, there may also be opportunities to progress on to a Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for 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.
If you're passionate about helping children and young people thrive and want to build a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description 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.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
- A competitive salary of up to £34,811
- 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, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
You will also receive enhancements for the role and sleepover payments where appropriate. There may also further opportunities to pick up additional hours as and when required.
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:
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The salary grade on appointment will be determined by qualifications and experience.
If you want to chat more about the role, then please get in touch with Maria Clayton, Manager, via email maria.clayton@stockton.gov.uk or 07702050691.
Interviews are anticipated to take place on 2nd December 2026.
Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: 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.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.
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 Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, 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.
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Salary range
- £30,515 - £34,811 per year