Family Care & Support Worker

Family Care & Support Worker

Grade 3 SCP 7-11 £ 26,403 - £28,142 pro rata

Part Time - 16 hours per week

Monday – Sunday between 7.00am – 8.00pm. Days and times may vary.

Interviews to be held 25th February 2026.

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.

The Family Care and Support Team are looking for someone to provide a range of support for our young people and their families, to support children and young people with a disability and/or complex needs. This will include personal care tasks and also support the child/young people to access play, recreation and leisure opportunities within the community, at home, or in a youth club provision.

You will also contribute to the implementation of care plans by providing a flexible service during the day, early mornings, evenings, weekends and during school holidays.

Please note that Together for Children is unable to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.

To discuss this post informally please contact peoplesuppor

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

We welcome and encourage job applications from candidates regardless of their age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race, and background.

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We have a fostering friendly People policy for all foster carers in their employment, offering flexible working and paid time off for training and settling a new child into their home.