Casual Residential Child Care Worker

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local children's support organization in Sunderland is seeking a Casual Residential Child Care Worker. This role offers flexible hours, allowing you to support children in a warm, family-like environment. You will play a crucial part in their daily activities and emotional well-being. Ideal candidates will be friendly, compassionate, and ready to work flexible shifts, including sleep-ins. Join a supportive team where your contribution really makes a difference.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Training and support

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Caring and reliable personality essential.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and sleep-ins.
• No formal education requirements stated.

Responsibilities

• Support children with everyday routines and fun activities.
• Provide emotional care and support in a family-like setting.
• Engage in regular activities, such as movie nights and garden games.

Skills

Friendly, patient, and compassionate

Good with children and young people

Happy to work flexible hours

Keen to learn

Job description

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Casual / Seasonal / Bank / Permanently Variable hours
Working Pattern:
As and when required
Advert Start Date:
31/07/2025
Advert End Date:
17/08/2025 23:59
Salary:
£16.08 – £17.47 per hour + £41.12 per sleep-in
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Vacancy ID:
284159
Employment Location:
Sunderland
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
17 Aug
Further Information
Join Us as a Casual Residential Child Care Worker

£16.08 – £17.47 per hour + £41.12 per sleep-in
Flexible shifts | Including evenings, weekends & sleep-ins

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in young lives—without committing to a full-time schedule? We’re looking for caring, reliable people to join our team as Casual Residential Child Care Workers.

At Together for Children Sunderland, we’ve been rated Outstanding by Ofsted (twice!)—and that’s thanks to our amazing team. Now, we’re inviting casual staff to help us continue providing safe, supportive homes for children and young people.

What’s the job like?
Our homes feel just like family homes—warm, welcoming, and full of life. You’ll be part of a friendly team supporting children with everyday routines, fun activities, and emotional care. Think movie nights, garden games, and chats over a cuppa. Hear directly from our Residential Child Care Workers about what the role involves and why they love being part of our homes.

You’ll be great for this role if you’re:
Friendly, patient, and compassionate
Good with children and young people
Happy to work flexible hours, including sleep-ins
Keen to learn—we’ll give you training and supportWhy
join us?
Work when it suits you
Be part of a supportive, award-winning team
Make a genuine impact in children’s lives
Everyone’s welcome
We’re proud of our inclusive culture and welcome people from all backgrounds. We’ve got employee networks for LGBTQ+, racial equality, menopause, accessibility, and more—because belonging matters.

Interested?
Got questions or fancy a chat about the role? Drop us a line at [e-mail].
Please note: You’ll need a DBS check for this role, and it’s exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Learn more about us: www.togetherforchildren.org.uk