Casual Residential Child Care Worker - Monument View
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Casual / Seasonal / Bank / Permanently Variable hours
Working Pattern:
As and when required
Advert Start Date:
13/07/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 16/08/2026 23:59
Salary:
Grade 5 | £16.08 – £17.47 per hour Flexible shifts | Including evenings, weekends
Allowances:
sleep ins (£43.12 per sleep in )
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Sunderland
Further Information
Casual Residential Child Care Worker
Grade 5 | £16.08 - £17.47 per hour. Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends & sleep-ins (£43.12.per sleep-in)
Location: Monument View
Closing date: 16.08.26
Interview Date: 27.08.26
Join our Team
Together for Children Sunderland is on a transformative journey to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in Sunderland. We are an outstanding Ofsted-rated Children’s service, if you’re committed to helping children, families, and our community thrive and have the skills to support our mission, we would love to hear from you. You can learn more about us here: Together for Children.
About the role
Our children’s homes are warm, welcoming, and full of life. They’re places where children feel safe, supported, and valued—just like any family home. Picture movie nights in the lounge, chats over tea in the kitchen, and time spent outdoors in the garden. Every child has their own bedroom to personalise, and staff on sleep-in duty have their own private space too. We provide a nurturing home for up to six young people.
We are looking for enthusiastic, tenacious and motivated Casual Residential Child Care Workers with experience of working with children and young people. In return you will receive appropriate training opportunities as part of your continuous professional development.
Want to know what it’s really like? Hear directly from our Residential Child Care Workers about what the role involves and why they love being part of our homes.
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We want you to apply if you:
- Have a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or be willing and able to undertake this qualification
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will also carry out an online internet search for information that is publicly available online that might suggest that you are not fit to work with children or young people.
“Due to recent changes in UKVI rules, this role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under the updated eligibility requirements effective 22 July 2025.”
Please contact Julie.jeffrey@togetherforchildren.org.uk for an informal discussion.
Why work with us?
- Make a difference: Our work matters. The work we do is incredibly rewarding. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our children, families, and community.
- Inclusion: Thrive in our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of our employee networks, including Accessibility, LGBTQ+, Racial Equality, Armed Forces and Menopause.
- Work-Life Balance: We offer a hybrid model of working with agile and flexible working arrangements, including part-time opportunities, flexible hours, and the possibility of remote work arrangements.
- Professional Development: Advance your career with our comprehensive induction, supervision, peer support, and supportive environment.
- Be part of a happier, healthier workforce: Benefit from our wide range of wellbeing activities and employee assistance programmes.
- Attractive Salary, Benefits and Rewards: for additional information please follow this link Together for Children Benefits and rewards
- What our team think: About Us
We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to various ages, disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, beliefs, races, and ethnicities. We aim for our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our EDI Lead EDI@togetherforchildren.org.uk or peoplesupport@togetherforchildren.org.uk so we can discuss any adjustments or support we can provide during the recruitment process or within the workplace.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked-after young person, are care experienced, or are a veteran.
Are you ready to make a difference?
Please note
This job is closed for applications.