Early Help Return Home Interview Worker Prevention and Aspiration Team Grade 5 (SCP 17-22 ) £31,022 - £33,699 per annum Permanent - 37 hours per week Location: Thorney Close Family Hub base and working across Sunderland Areas Closing Date: 09.08.2026 Interview Date: 20.08.2026 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 looking for an individual to join the Prevention and Aspiration team to carry out Return Home Interviews with young people who have been reported missing from home or care. Working directly with children, young people and families in the home and in community settings to gather their voice and gain an understanding of the reasons why they go missing. To provide information advice, and guidance and to signpost and refer to partner agencies for further support if appropriate. Improve outcomes for vulnerable children, young people, and their families specifically in relation to the Company’s Key Performance Indicators and Supporting Families targets. Working Monday – Friday with flexibility for occasional weekend working. 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: * Level 3 or higher qualification in an appropriate discipline. * Level 2 English (Grade C GCSE or equivalent) * Level 2 mathematics (Grade C GCSE or equivalent) * At least one accredited parenting, counselling, play therapy, mental health, domestic abuse, or other relevant family intervention training qualification. 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. 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. 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? J-18808-Ljbffr