Assistant Team Manager - Cared for Team
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
28/07/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 09/08/2026 23:59
Job Category:
Social Work - Children Service
Employment Location:
Sandhill Centre, Sunderland
Further Information
Assistant Team Manager - Cared for Team
Salary: Grade: 9 (SCP 37-41) £48,226 - £52,413 per annum
Working Pattern: Permanent/37 hours per week (flexible patterns will be considered)
Location: Sandhill, Grindon Lane, Sunderland
Closing date: 09-08-26
Interview Date: 21-08-26
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
Permanent Assistant Team Manager opportunity for qualified social workers.
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced practitioner to step into the role of Assistant Team Manager within Cared for Team. This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills, contribute to high-quality practice and support the team in delivering the best possible outcomes for our children and young people.
The Assistant Team Manager will:
- Provide day-to-day management oversight, advice, and reflective support to social workers within the Cared For Team.
- Support effective care planning, ensuring that statutory responsibilities are met and that practice remains child-centred, strengths based, and aligned with service standards.
- Lead on decision-making for cared for children, including home stability, permanency planning, and risk management.
- Contribute to performance monitoring and quality assurance, promoting consistent high standards of practice.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure integrated and coordinated support for children, young people, and their families.
- Deputise for the Team Manager as required and support the wider service during periods of operational demand
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from experienced, confident, skilled, and reflective practitioners who can demonstrate:
- Significant experience working with children in care or within safeguarding settings.
- Strong understanding of statutory frameworks, care planning, permanency processes, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and leadership skills.
- Ability to motivate, support, and guide colleagues in a busy and fast paced environment.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality practice and improving outcomes for children and young people.
- This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking to develop management experience or preparing for future progression into leadership roles
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. We will also carry out an online internet search for information that is publicly available online that might suggest that you are not fit to work with children or young people
We want you to apply if you:
- Are a qualified Social Worker
- If you meet the experience criteria above and in the Job Description.
Please contact Stanton Gibson at stanton.gibson@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?
Please note
This job is closed for applications.