Join Our Outstanding Team as a Residential Child Care Worker
Grade 5 | £31,022–£33,699 per annum + 10% shift allowance
Permanent | Full-time | 8-week rota including evenings, weekends & sleep-ins (£43.12 per sleep-in)
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? If you're passionate, resilient, and committed to helping others thrive, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
At Together for Children Sunderland, we’re proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted—twice (2021 and 2025). This reflects the dedication of our talented and well‑supported team, and now we’re looking for more exceptional people to join us.
What’s it like working in our homes?
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.
About the Role
We are looking for enthusiastic, tenacious and motivated 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.
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.
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.
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?
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