Social Worker​/Senior Social worker - Cared Team

Position: Social Worker/Senior Social worker - Cared for Team

Social Worker/Senior Social Worker – Cared for Team

Grade 7/8: £37,280 – £47,181 per annum, plus an Essential Car User Allowance: £1,239 per annum and 2% Recruitment and Retention Allowance paid monthly.

Contract Type:
Permanent.

Closing date: 7th January 2026.

Interview Date: 23rd January 2026.

Previous applicants need not apply.

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, and if you’re committed to helping children, families, and our community thrive, we would love to hear from you. You can learn more about us at 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.

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 a Current Social Work England Registration
• Have a current driving licence and access to a car or means to mobility support

Contact Paul Kelly ) for an informal discussion.

Why work with us?

Make a difference:
Our work matters. The work we do is incredibly rewarding – join us and make a difference in the lives of our children, families and 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, part‑time opportunities, flexible hours and the possibility of remote work.

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

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

Attractive salary, benefits and rewards: for additional information please follow this link.

What our team think:
About Us.

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 aim for our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. Please reach out to peoplesuppor so we can discuss any adjustments or support we can provide during the recruitment process or within the workplace.

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

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