Social Worker​/Senior Social Worker - Locality Teams

Social Worker/Senior Social Worker – Locality Teams

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

Permanent / Full‑time position

We are proud that Together for Children Sunderland is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2021 and 2025, recognising the stability of our well‑supported and talented workforce who commit to improving children’s outcomes. Join us to continue this outstanding journey.

• A minimum of one year’s post‑qualifying experience.
• Completion of the ASYE is desirable but not essential.

Build and maintain relationships with children, young people, their families and wider networks. Carry out assessments of Children in Need and Children in Need of Protection to understand their circumstances and identify ways to support them. Work in line with the relevant policies and procedures of Together for Children and the Sunderland Safeguarding Board to keep children and young people safe.

• Outstanding Recognition – Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2021 and 2025.
• Supportive Environment – High levels of support and guidance from experienced Team Managers and Assistant Team Managers.
• Professional Growth – Ongoing training and development programmes, including regular reflective supervision.
• Innovative Practice – Use of the Signs of Safety model, with extensive training and support provided.

• Visible Leadership – Motivated thinkers and managers driving continuous improvement.
• Comprehensive Training – Extensive training and development opportunities through our dedicated Practice Development team.
• Work‑Life Balance – Flexible working arrangements, agile working policy, and a good health and wellbeing programme.
• Attractive Benefits – Free onsite parking at the Sanhill Centre, car lease scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, and flexi scheme.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please do not hesitate to contact Leighann Wilson so

Together for Children is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff will share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre‑employment checks.

We work collaboratively with established employee networks:
Accessibility Network, LGBTQ+ Network, Racial Equality Network, Armed Forces Network, and Menopause Network. We welcome and encourage job applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or background.

If you have a disability, please reach out to our Accessibility Network Chair to learn how we can support you during the recruitment process and, if successful, in the workplace.

Nearly 40% of foster carers combine fostering with other work, and a supportive employer can help them balance employment with caring for children. Together for Children offers a fostering‑friendly People policy, providing flexible working, paid time off for training, and support for setting up a new child into a home. We also promote Foster Care Fortnight and campaigns such as Foster with North East to raise the profile of fostering and encourage new carers.