Social Worker

Sunderland City Council; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Essential Car User Allowance

Hybrid working arrangements

Modern office accommodation

Job summary

Sunderland City Council is seeking social workers to undertake strengths-based assessments, develop and review care and support plans, and work with residents, carers, families and partner agencies to promote independence and wellbeing.

Hybrid working arrangements are available. Salary bands reflect ASYE through progressed social worker grades, with strong progression opportunities and commitment to professional development. Applicants must be registered with Social Work England.

Qualifications

• A sound understanding of legislation, particularly the Care Act 2014.
• Evidence and demonstrate best practice and professional accountability.
• Flexibility to respond to changing service demands.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths-based assessments.
• Develop, implement and review care and support plans to achieve outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with residents, carers, families and partner agencies.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and positive risk-taking through person-centred practice.
• Contribute to multi-agency working and safeguarding processes.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, assessment and analytical skills.
• Meet targets, deadlines and data quality requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Independent working

Time management

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Job description

The successful candidates will:

• Undertake strengths-based assessments.
• Develop, implement and review care and support plans to ensure they achieve agreed outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with residents, carers, families and partner agencies.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and positive risk-taking through person-centred practice.
• Contribute to effective multi-agency working and safeguarding processes where required. Excellent communication, assessment and analytical skills.
• A sound understanding of relevant legislation, particularly the Care Act 2014.
• The ability to evidence and demonstrate best practice and professional accountability.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a busy social work team.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet targets, deadlines and data quality requirements.
• A recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Flexibility to respond to changing service demands where required.

Desirable Knowledge and Experience

• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
• Understanding of the Transforming Care Agenda.

Professional Development

We are committed to supporting our workforce and offer excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression, including:

• Practice Educator qualifications.
• Best Interests Assessor (BIA) training.
• Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) training.
• Tailored coaching and mentoring opportunities.
• A strong culture of learning and continuous professional development.

Why Choose Sunderland?

Sunderland Adult Social Care was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in 2025. This is an exciting time to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering excellent outcomes for residents.

What We Offer Competitive salary and progression opportunities

• ASYE (Grade 6 SCP 25): £37,563
• Unprogressed Social Worker (Grade 7 SCP 26-30): £38,510 - £42,123
• Progressed Social Worker (Grade 8 SCP 31-35): £43,149 - £47,665
• Essential Car User Allowance.
• Hybrid working arrangements supporting a blended home and office-working model.
• Modern office accommodation, including community bases and Sunderland's state-of-the-art City Hall, which provides dedicated Adult Social Care workspace and collaborative facilities.
• A supportive team environment with a strong learning and development culture.
• Excellent training and development opportunities to support career progression.

Learn More About Working for Sunderland City Council