Family Care and Support Worker

Together for Children Sunderland; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization based in Sunderland is seeking a Family Care & Support Worker. This part-time role provides essential support to children and young people with disabilities, focusing on personal care, implementation of care plans, and facilitating access to community activities. Ideal candidates will have a compassionate approach and the ability to work flexibly. Salary ranges between £26,403 - £28,142 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personal care and support.
• Experience in supporting children/young people with complex needs.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for young people and families.
• Implement care plans flexibly across various times.
• Support community engagement and recreational activities.

Skills

Support for children with disabilities

Personal care tasks

Community engagement

Job description

Overview

Family Care & Support Worker
Grade 3 SCP 7-11 £26,403 - £28,142 pro rata
Part Time - 16 hours per week
Monday – Sunday between the hours of 7.00am – 8.00pm

Interviews to be held 22.10.25

This is your opportunity to join our ‘Outstanding’ Company and make a difference!

We are proud that Together for Children Sunderland is rated ‘outstanding’ in a judgement by Ofsted in 2021, and have maintained the outstanding rating in 2025, in recognition of the stability of our very well supported and talented workforce who deliver an ongoing commitment to improving children’s outcomes. Join us and help us in continuing our outstanding journey!

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide a range of support for our young people and their families, including supporting children and young people with a disability and/or complex needs.
• Carry out personal care tasks as required and support the child/young person to access play, recreation and leisure opportunities within the community, at home, or in a youth club provision.
• Contribute to the implementation of care plans by providing a flexible service during the day, early mornings, evenings, weekends and during school holidays.

Requirements and Funding

• Visa sponsorship: We welcome applications from all nationalities; however, successful candidates must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
• For an informal discussion about this post please contact [e-mail] (email address included as contact).

Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment

Together for Children is committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse local communities that we support across Sunderland. We are striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued and diversity is celebrated by everyone.

As part of this commitment, we work with established employee networks: Menopause Network, Accessibility Network, LGBTQ+ Network, Racial Equality Network, Armed Forces Network.

We welcome and encourage job applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race, and background. If you have a disability please reach out to our Accessibility Network Chair to hear how we can support you during the recruitment process and in the workplace.

Fostering Friendly Policy

For further information about Together for Children, review our fostering friendly policy. This includes offering foster carers flexible working and paid time off for training and settling a new child into their home. We also help promote Foster Care Fortnight, an annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and encourage people to consider becoming foster carers.