Sessional Worker(s) – Care Leavers (INTERNAL ONLY)

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 8 May 2026

LOCATION

South Shields

TYPE

Part-time

LEVEL

Entry-level

SKILLS

Care leaver experience Safeguarding policies Data protection and confidentiality Child welfare knowledge Interview panel participation Training delivery Teamwork Communication skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Sessional Worker(s) – Care Leavers (INTERNAL ONLY)

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: Children and Families Social Care, Town Hall, South Shields
Salary: £25,185 pa pro rata (£13.05ph)
Contract Type: Please See Advert Text
Working Pattern: Part-time, sessional
Closing Date: Noon, 29 May 2026

Further Information

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
This post is restricted to current employees of the Council.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for care experienced individuals who have received a leaving care service to contribute to the best possible outcomes for children looked after and young people leaving care in South Tyneside.

As a Sessional Worker with Children’s and Families Social Care you will be required to work on task and/or project basis. Examples include being part of an interview panel to recruit social care staff or being involved with training for social care teams. The role will reflect your skills and expertise.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Mr. Alex Simpson, Leaving Care Opportunities Broker on (0191) 4272640 or Email: [contact hidden]

You will be expected to:

Be respectful of the experience and views of other children and young people at all times.
Work within our guidelines for data protection and confidentiality - this means we ensure that personal data is not shared or misunderstood.
Work within other Safeguarding policies and procedures as advised.

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

To view our Privacy Notice please visit: https://southtyneside.gov.uk/article/2780/Privacy-notice-for-job-applicants

Closing date: This has been extended to Noon, 29 May 2026

Shortlisting and Interviews will take place on an on-going basis.

Supporting Documents

Sessional Worker - Care Leavers JD - 20.03.26.doc (202.5 KB)
Sessional Worker - Care Leavers PS - 20.03.26.doc (208.5 KB)