Social Worker/Senior Social Worker, ICRT/MASH
Salary: £34,834 - £44,428 per annum Pro Rata, plus an Essential Car User Allowance of £1,239 per annum and a 2% Recruitment and Retention Allowance.
Part Time: 22.2 hours per week. 18 month Fixed Term
Join Our Outstanding Team at Together for Children!
Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a new challenge? Together for Children, working on behalf of Sunderland City Council, is seeking dedicated professionals to join our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, we pride ourselves on manageable caseloads and supportive, visible managers who empower our social workers to innovate and excel.
Why Choose Us?
- Competitive Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a highly attractive salary, plus allowances and benefits.
- Flexible Working: Benefit from our hybrid working model, balancing home and office environments.
- Supportive Environment: Your own workspace, free onsite parking, and a car lease scheme.
- Excellent Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service terms.
- Wellbeing Focus: Access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme.
- Career Progression: Clear pathways for advancement, including accredited qualifications.
Our Values:
- At Together for Children, we are Child-Centered, Respectful, Creative, and Transparent. These values guide everything we do and ensure a supportive and dynamic workplace.
Your Role:
As a Social Worker in our MASH team, you will:
- ?Assess & Recommend: Explore concerns raised for children and recommend appropriate support or protection.
- Collaborate: Work closely with partner agencies to provide high-level support and intervention.
- Innovate: Be part of exciting initiatives around domestic abuse and exploitation services.
Training & Development:
We are committed to your professional growth. Our Signs of Safety model is embedded in our practice, and we offer extensive training and support, including co-working and dedicated 1-1 sessions. Additional specialist training includes Trauma Informed Practice and Safe & Together training.
Join a Supportive Team:
You will be part of a small, supportive team with guidance from a Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager. Our senior management team is visible and promotes a nurturing, learning environment with high support and high challenge.
Investing in You:
We believe in investing in our workforce. Our training programmes equip you with the skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality social work. Join us and be part of new initiatives like our edge of care team ‘WEAR Together’ and specialist support services for children and young people who have experienced neglect and abuse.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join our outstanding team at Together for Children!
Together for Children is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage those with disabilities to reach out to our Accessibility Network Chair for support during the recruitment process and in the workplace at
peoplesupport@togetherforchildren.org.uk
FOSTERING FRIENDLY EMPLOYER
Nearly 40 per cent of foster carers combine fostering with other work. Those who do say that a supportive employer can make all the difference, enabling them to balance employment with caring for children.
Together for Children have a fostering friendly People policy for all foster carers in their employment (regardless of their fostering service). This includes offering foster carers flexible working and paid time off for training and settling a new child into their home.
As a Fostering Friendly employer, Together for Children also help promote Foster Care Fortnight™, our annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and encourage people to consider becoming foster carers and offer children the care they need -
https://www.fosterwithnortheast.org.uk/