Trauma‑Informed Residential Care Officer

Stockton; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unsociability allowance

Sleep-in pay

Job summary

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is seeking a Residential Care Officer to support children and families in a new Edge of Care service in Stockton. You will help create a safe, compassionate environment and build trusting relationships with children and their networks.

You’ll work on a rota, including evenings and sleep-ins, with additional payments such as a Level 1 Unsociability Allowance and sleep-in rates. A commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.
• Understand, or be willing to learn, 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

Relationship-building

Trauma-informed care

Calm under pressure

Team player

Safeguarding

Empathy

Driving licence

Professional development

Job description

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is seeking a Residential Care Officer to support children and families in a new Edge of Care service in Stockton. You will help create a safe, compassionate environment and build trusting relationships with children and their networks.

You’ll work on a rota, including evenings and sleep-ins, with additional payments such as a Level 1 Unsociability Allowance and sleep-in rates. A commitment to safeguarding is essential.