Last updated: 30 May 2026
Sunderland's children's services are delivered by Together for Children — a not-for-profit company wholly owned by Sunderland City Council and one of England's longest-established statutory children's trusts. That delivery model shapes a distinct residential environment: Together for Children commissions extensively, maintains a strong in-house offer, and has emphasised practice stability and workforce continuity across its history.
Together for Children employers emphasise long-tenure working, strong practice continuity and experience of trust-model delivery. Candidates who have worked within other statutory trusts often find a natural fit.
Ofsted-registered children's homes: approximately 220 Ofsted-registered children's homes
Sector vacancy rate: 21%
Together for Children (Sunderland) and regional partnerships are key commissioners, and the North East consistently reports some of England's highest looked-after-children rates per 10,000
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