Casual Waking Night Residential Child Care Worker - Red Gables
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Casual / Seasonal / Bank / Permanently Variable hours
Working Pattern:
As and when required
Advert Start Date:
27/07/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 10/08/2026 23:59
Salary:
£16.08 – £17.47 per hour (Grade 5) £31,022 - £33,699 per annum (pro rata)
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Sunderland
Further Information
Casual Waking Night Residential Child Care Worker
£16.08 – £17.47 per hour (Grade 5) £31,022 - £33,699 per annum (pro rata) To provide cover during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of care.
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 Waking Night 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,
Keen to learn—we’ll give you training and support
Why join us?
Work when it suits you
Be part of a supportive, award-winning team
Make a genuine impact in children’s lives
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 care experienced person, are care experienced, or are a veteran.
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.”
Interested?
Got questions or fancy a chat about the role? Drop us a line at peoplesupport@togetherforchildren.org.uk.
Learn more about us: www.togetherforchildren.org.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.