Leisure link Support Worker
Grade 3 / £26403 - £28142 per annum pro rata
Working Pattern: Permanent Variable Hours Contract (PVH) - Days and Times may vary
Location: Sandhill – Working city wide
Closing date: 26/04/2026
Interview Date: 15/05/2026
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’re 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
* Provide support to children who have a disability, this can either be within the family home assisting with personal care tasks, in the community supporting the children with social and leisure engagement, or a youth club setting.
* Support the ‘Breathing Space’ Project.Breathing Space supports children from school years 8 to 11, offering specialist short break options for those who have a primary learning need or ASD and are at risk of suspension or permanent exclusion from school.
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.
“Due to recent changes in UKVI rules, this role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under the updated eligibility requirements effective 22 July 2025.”
We want you to apply if you:
* Understand young people with additional needs
* Engage children/young people in leisure activities, and to make activities accessible to disabled children/young people
* Foster positive professional relationships with children/young people and their families
* Communicate clearly using the spoken word
* Work with a warm, nurturing and non-judgemental attitude, and a pleasant, friendly manner
* Use own initiative
* Willingness to work flexibly which may include evenings and weekends
* Commitment to equal opportunities.
* Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children/young people
Contact Janice.carter@togetherforchildren.org.uk 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 working arrangements, including part-time opportunities, flexible hours, and the possibility of remote work arrangements.
* Professional Development: Advance your career with our comprehensive induction, supervision, peer support, and supportive environment.
* Be part of a happier, healthier workforce: Benefit from our wide range of wellbeing activities and employee assistance programmes.
* Attractive Salary, Benefits and Rewards: for additional information please follow this link Together for Children Benefits and rewards
* 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 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.
Are you ready to make a difference?
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