Early Help Worker (Targeted Youth Service - PVH)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Casual / Seasonal / Bank / Permanently Variable hours
Working Pattern:
As and when required
Advert Start Date:
30/09/2026
Advert End Date:
25/10/2026 23:59
Salary:
£27,274 to £29,071
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Sunderland Areas
Further Information
Early Help Worker PVH Targeted Youth Services
Grade/Salary: Grade 03, SCP 07 - 11, £27,274 to £29,071 (FTE Per Annum)
Working Pattern is: As and when required (PVH contract)
Location: Stanfield Centre
Closing date: 25.10.26
Interview Date: 04.11.26
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
Are you interested in working with young people between the ages of 10 and 18 and are interested in broadening your experience of working with young people? If so, we are recruiting staff to work for Targeted Youth Services. The role is to cover a variety of work opportunities as and when required. We ask that you will have some availability throughout the week, which can include overnight and weekend cover as we use staff 7 days a week on a Rota basis including cover for overnight calls to the police station.
Please note this is not a full time position
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.
“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 have:
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- Level 2 English (Grade 4/5 GCSE or equivalent) or working towards
- Level 2 mathematics (Grade 4/5 GCSE or equivalent) or working towards
- Evidence of continuous professional development
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 inclusion@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?