We are recruiting for 3 x 37 hour posts and 2 x 30 hour posts for a new home due to open this year. The focus of the home will be to work in conjunction with health partners to provide a therapeutic based model of care for those children and young people who have experienced trauma and may have attachment issues.
We are looking for enthusiastic, tenacious and motivated Residential Care Officers with experience of working with children and young people. You should be an enthusiastic, creative and child focused individual.
You will be experienced and hold Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, must meet all essential criteria as set out in the attached person specification.
You will have the skills, knowledge and drive to deliver care packages that support our ethos and mission statement to 'turnaround the lives of young people in order to prepare them to live in a family'. Our homes are supported by a therapist to help develop and deliver individualised packages of support.
* Do you want to work in a 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 children and young people in Stockton-on-Tees?, What Ofsted said about our homes!
"It's clear the children in this home are loved" "Children love living here and do not want to leave!"
What other professionals say!
"The homes are 'brilliant', the staff are 'child-centred'. It is clear how much the children are cared for, and the staff are extremely proud of the children's achievements."
We have the following posts available:
3x 37 hours per week
Salary £27,334 - £31,364
2x 30 hours per week
Pro Rata Actual Salary £22,163 - £25,430 (£27,334 - £31,364 FTE)
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 £31,364
* (salary grade on appointment will be determined by qualifications and experience)
* Enhancements for the role and sleepover payments where appropriate with further opportunities to pick up additional hours as and when required.
* 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, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.