Social Worker/Senior Social worker - Cared for Team

Together for Children Sunderland; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused children's service in Sunderland seeks a Social Worker / Senior Social Worker to promote the welfare of children. You will build relationships, conduct assessments, and ensure positive outcomes for children in need. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a hybrid working model, ensuring work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in social work and current registration with Social Work England. Come and make a difference in your community!

Benefits

Essential Car User Allowance

Employee assistance programmes

Wellbeing activities

Comprehensive induction and supervision

Flexible hours and part-time opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with an appropriate professional Social Work qualification.
• Hold Current Social Work England Registration.
• Current driving licence and access to a car or means to mobility support.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments of Children in Need and Children in Need of Protection.
• Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes.
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments and interventions.

Skills

Degree in Social Work

Current Social Work England Registration

Driving licence

Mobility support

Education

Appropriate professional Social Work qualification (CSS/CQSW, DipSW, MA SW, BA Hons SW)

Job description

Social Worker / Senior Social Worker - Cared for Team

Grade 7/8, £37,280 - £47,181 per annum, plus an Essential Car User Allowance of £1,239 per annum and a 2% Recruitment and Retention Allowance paid monthly. Contract type: Permanent. Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: 7th January 2026. Interview Date: 23rd January 2026.

Join our Team

Together for Children Sunderland is on a transformative journey to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in Sunderland. We are an outstanding Ofsted‑rated Children’s service. If you are committed to helping children, families and our community thrive and have the skills to support our mission, we would love to hear from you. You can learn more about us here: Together for Children.

About the Role

To safeguard and promote the welfare of children, build relationships with children, young people, their families and networks, and work directly with them to undertake assessments of Children in Need and Children in Need of Protection. This will help us understand what life is like for them and how we can support them and their networks to make long‑lasting changes.

You will do this in line with the relevant policies and procedures in place within Together for Children and Sunderland Safeguarding Board, which support us to keep children and young people safe.

Champion equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work and the communities you assist.

We are proud that Together for Children has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2021, in recognition of the stability of our very well supported and talented workforce who deliver an unstinting commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people. Join us and help us continue our outstanding journey!

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments of Children in Need, Children in Need of Protection and Cared for Children.
• Work in accordance with established policies and procedures of Together for Children and Sunderland.
• Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of assessments and interventions.

• Ensure work complies with the Relevant policies and safety procedures of Together for Children and Sunderland Safeguarding Board.
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work.
• Participate in supervision, peer support and professional development activities.

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.

We Want You to Apply If You:

• Are educated to degree level with an appropriate professional Social Work qualification (CSS/CQSW, DipSW, MA SW, BA Hons SW).
• Hold Current Social Work England Registration.
• Have a current driving licence and access to a car or means to mobility support.

Why Work With Us?

Make a difference: Our work matters and is incredibly rewarding. Join us and make a difference in the lives of children, families, and the 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 arrangements, including part-time opportunities, flexible hours and the possibility of remote work.

Professional Development: Advance your career with our comprehensive induction, supervision, peer support and supportive environment.

Be part of a happier, healthier workforce: Benefit from wellbeing activities and employee assistance programmes.

Attractive Salary, Benefits and Rewards: For additional information please follow this link: North East Jobs – Together for Children – Sunderland – Benefits and rewards.

Application Support

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 seek to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. Please reach out to [e-mail] so we can discuss any adjustments or support we can provide during the recruitment process or in the workplace.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who meet all essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked‑after young person, are care experienced or a veteran.

Contact

Contact Paul Kelly (0191 561 3007) for an informal discussion.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Are you ready to make a difference?