Social Worker/Senior Social Worker - Cared for Children
Grade 7/8 (SCP 26-36) – £37,280 to £47,181 per annum, plus £1,239 Essential Car User Allowance and a 2% Recruitment and Retention allowance paid monthly. Permanent – Full time, 37 hours, agile working.
Interview Date: 01/05/2026
About the role
We are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join our Cared for Children team. The values of the company are Child‑Centered, Respectful, Creative and Transparent. This is what you can expect from Together for Children when you join us.
Responsibilities
* Experience in carrying out assessments of Children in Need, Children in Need of Protection and Cared for Children.
* Experience of working directly with children and young people to achieve positive outcomes.
* Work in accordance with established policies and procedures of Together for Children and Sunderland.
All applicants must have successfully completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
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.
Why work with us?
* Make a difference: Our work matters.
* Inclusion: Thrive in a diverse and inclusive culture.
* Work‑Life Balance: Hybrid model of working with agile and flexible arrangements.
* Professional Development: Advancing your career with comprehensive induction, supervision, peer support, and a supportive environment.
* Well‑being: Benefit from 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 our EDI Lead (EDI@togetherforchildren.org.uk) or peoplesupport@togetherforchildren.org.uk 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 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.
Are you ready to make a difference?
Please contact Stanton.Gibson@togetherforchildren.org.uk for an informal discussion.
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