Family Support Worker

Adult Social Care; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization is seeking compassionate Family Support Workers in Sunderland to provide essential support to children facing various challenges. Responsibilities include implementing personalized care plans and fostering a nurturing environment. Candidates should have experience in residential children's homes and hold a valid driving license. Competitive pay rates of £15.35 for day shifts and £16.88 for waking nights are offered, along with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with childhood trauma.
• Flexibility to travel up to one hour for work.
• Commitment to at least 3 shifts per week.

Responsibilities

• Offer compassionate support to children with diverse needs.
• Assist children in developing essential life skills.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

Skills

Valid full driving licence

Experience in Residential Children’s Homes

Patience

Empathy

Knowledge of child protection

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children? We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team of Children’s Support Workers across residential homes in the North East. If you’re seeking a rewarding role where you can provide a nurturing environment for children facing various challenges, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Offer compassionate support to children with diverse needs, including emotional and behavioural challenges, autism, and learning disabilities.
• Assist children in developing essential life skills and enhancing their overall well-being.
• Implement personalized care plans and behaviour management strategies.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
• Maintain accurate records of progress, incidents, and observations.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families, and external agencies for holistic care.
• Respond to challenging behaviours with patience, professionalism, and understanding.
• Uphold the highest standards of care and adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.

Qualifications/Skills

• A valid full driving licence and a reliable vehicle.
• Essential experience in Residential Children’s Homes and supporting children with childhood trauma.
• Flexibility to travel up to an hour to Gateshead, Sunderland, Newcastle, or Durham, and availability for day and night shifts.
• A commitment to working at least 3 shifts per week.
• Proof of your Right to Work in the UK.
• Up-to-date mandatory training certificates, PMVA training, and an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service.
• The ability to provide employment references covering the last 3 years.
• Patience, empathy, and strong childcare experience.
• Knowledge of child protection and behaviour management.

We Offer You

• Competitive pay: £15.35 per hour for Day shifts (08:00 – 20:00) and £16.88 per hour for Waking Nights (20:00 – 08:00).
• A flat rate of £57.02 for Sleep-in shifts.
• A deeply fulfilling opportunity to make a positive change.
• Become a valued member of a supportive, cohesive, and professional team.
• Gain invaluable experience in a critical and rewarding sector.
• Access to ongoing professional development and comprehensive training.
• The chance to work across a variety of caring residential homes.
• Contribute to creating a stable, safe, and encouraging environment for young people in need.

If you’d like to find out more about Agency Shifts, please email Sumaira Khan in the Randstad Care team at

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing

Job Info

• Job Title: Family Support Worker
• Location: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
• Post Date: 20th Jan 2026
• Close Date: 20th Feb 2026

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