Social Worker/Senior Social Worker, 18.5 Hours - Children with Disabilities Team

Together for Children Sunderland; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

An organization supporting children and families in Sunderland is seeking a Social Worker/Senior Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team. You will assess and support children with complex needs while delivering essential services in a collaborative environment. The role offers flexible working hours, a manageable caseload, and various benefits to support your professional development.

Benefits

Manageable caseload

Clear progression pathway

Flexible working

Paid time off for training

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s post-qualifying social work experience.
• Completion of the ASYE is desirable but not essential.
• Right to work in the UK by the commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and review Child In Need and Care plans.
• Complete focused child assessments and collaborate with agencies.
• Deliver statutory children’s social care services.

Skills

Post-qualifying social work experience

Knowledge of social care legislation

Effective teamwork

Job description

Social Worker / Senior Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Team

Grade 7/8: £37,280 – £47,181 per annum (pro‑rated), plus an Essential Car User Allowance of £1,239 per annum and a 2 % Recruitment and Retention Allowance paid monthly. Permanent/Part‑time – 18.5 hours.

Job Overview

Join Together for Children Sunderland, a workplace that has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted in 2021 and 2025. This role is based at the Sandhill Centre and allows you to support children and young people with complex needs, working directly with and from Child In Need, Child Protection and Care‑for plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor and review Child In Need, Child Protection and Care‑for plans, including care proceedings.
• Complete focused child assessments and collaborate with partner agencies to meet the complex needs of children and young people.
• Deliver statutory children’s social care services, applying knowledge of social care legislation to secure best outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, partner agencies, children, young people and their families; work as an effective team player.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of one year’s post‑qualifying social work experience.
• Completion of the ASYE is desirable but not essential.
• Right to work in the UK by the commencement of employment.

Benefits

• Manageable caseload.
• Clear progression pathway.
• Flexible working and paid time off for training, including support for foster carers to settle a new child into their home.
• Essential Car User Allowance (£1,239 per annum) and a 2 % Recruitment & Retention Allowance.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome and encourage applications from all nationalities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, beliefs and backgrounds. We have a strong commitment to building an inclusive workplace and celebrate diversity through our employee networks:

• Menopause Network
• Accessibility Network
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Racial Equality Network
• Armed Forces Network

If you have a disability, please contact our Accessibility Network Chair to discuss how we can support you during the recruitment process and in the workplace: [e-mail].

How to Apply

For further information about the role or to arrange an informal discussion, please email [e-mail]. Full details of our organisation can be found at https://www.togetherforchildren.org.uk.

We support foster carers and offer fostering‑friendly employment, including flexible working and paid time off for training and settling a new child. Join us in promoting Foster Care Fortnight™ and our annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering. For further resources, visit https://www.togetherforchildren.org.uk/foster with North East.