Relational Care Officer: Trauma-Informed Support for Children

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave rising to 32 days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is recruiting Residential Care Officers to join a new Edge of Care service built around children, families and relationships. You’ll provide trauma‑informed care, build trusted relationships and support education, development and wellbeing in a collaborative team environment.

The role involves rota duties (evenings, weekends, sleep‑ins) with additional allowances, and offers induction, training, and a pathway to the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare where

Qualifications

• Be passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.
• Understand, or be willing to learn about, trauma‑informed and relationship‑based practice.
• Be able to build positive and trusting relationships.
• Remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.
• Demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence and professional curiosity.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Be motivated to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful and trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide high‑quality, trauma‑informed care and support.
• Help children develop confidence, independence and life skills.
• Support children to maintain important relationships with family, friends and wider networks.
• Encourage participation in education, hobbies, interests and community activities.
• Contribute to care planning, risk management and reflective practice.
• Work alongside colleagues and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children.
• Create opportunities for fun, achievement and positive childhood memories.
• Be a consistent, reliable and caring presence in children's lives.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Relationship building

Empathy

Teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is recruiting Residential Care Officers to join a new Edge of Care service built around children, families and relationships. You’ll provide trauma‑informed care, build trusted relationships and support education, development and wellbeing in a collaborative team environment.

The role involves rota duties (evenings, weekends, sleep‑ins) with additional allowances, and offers induction, training, and a pathway to the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare where