Join our Team
Together for Children is on a transformative journey to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in Sunderland. We deliver children’s services across the city of Sunderland and are proud to be rated as outstanding by Ofsted. 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. We offer real opportunities to work creatively and differently in the provision of our services for children and young people.
Why work with us?
Flexibility that fits your life:
We understand the importance of work-life balance. That’s why 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. We're committed to accommodating the diverse needs of our team.
Grow with us:
Your professional development matters. Benefit from our comprehensive induction package, supervision and peer support, investment in your learning and development, and a supportive environment that encourages career advancement. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or explore new challenges we're here to support your journey.
A culture of inclusion:
At Together for Children, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services, and our community. Our diverse employee networks, including the Accessibility Network, LGBTQ+ Network, and Racial Equality Network, are just the start. We're proud of our inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic selves.
Be part of a happier, healthier workforce:
We are proud to hold the Gold Better Health at Work award. We offer a wide-ranging and comprehensive programme of health and well-being support and activities, from a running club, pet therapy, mental health first aiders to menopause mentors and fair treatment ambassadors. You will be able to access to our 24/7 employee assistance programme via our partnership with Viv Up. At Together for Children, you will always be able to reach out as and when you need to, you will never feel alone.
Competitive Offer:
We offer some of the most competitive salaries regionally, alongside membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and a range of enhanced occupational benefits.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to various ages, disabilities, 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. If you need accommodations at any stage, please contact us so we can support you.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview, where you will have the chance to meet us and learn more about working with us.
Ready to make a difference?
Join our team, apply now for one of our vacancies.