Social Worker/Senior Social Worker, Private Law, Localities Team
Salary Grade 7/8 (SCP 26-36) £37,280 - £47,181 per annum, plus an Essential Car User Allowance: £1239 per annum and 2% Recruitment and Retention Allowance paid monthly
Full Time/Permanent
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
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated social worker to join our team as a Private Law Practitioner. In this role, you will:
Manage a caseload of private law matters.
Complete S.7 and S.37 reports as directed by the Private Family Law Court.
Work directly with vulnerable children and families to advise the family courts on the best course of action.
Provide case analysis and recommendations to the Court.
Collaborate with parents, family networks, partner agencies, and the Court.
Demonstrate an understanding of a child’s wishes and feelings through direct work.You will be supported by a Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager and must have experience with Court work and meeting deadlines.
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 Join Us?
Supportive Environment: Join a small, supportive social work team with guidance from experienced managers.
Innovative Practice: We use the Signs of Safety model, embedded across our service. Extensive training and support are available, regardless of your prior experience with this model.
Professional Development: We invest in our workforce with specialist training programs, including Trauma Informed Practice and Safe & Together training. Our multi-agency edge of care team, ‘Wear Together,’ is just one example of our innovative initiatives.Interested?
If you are passionate about working with young people and possess the necessary skills, we want to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact Emma Gibson, Team Manager. Emma.gibson@togetherforchildren.org.uk
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.