Community Connector Team Manager

Community Connector Team Manager
Grade/Salary : Grade 8  SCP31 – 35,  £41,771 to £46,142
Working Pattern : 37 Hours per week – occasional unsociable hours
Location:  Sunderland Family Hubs
Closing date : 28th June 2026
Interview Date : WB 13th July

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 a great communicator who is passionate about bringing people together to improve the lives of children, young people and their families? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Strong engagement with schools and the wider community is a key driver of better outcomes for children, young people and their families, shaping their health, wellbeing and future aspirations. In this role, you will lead and develop a team of Community Connectors, working across schools, voluntary and community organisations, and key services such as health and housing to design and deliver initiatives that make a real difference in local communities.

You will provide direction and support to ensure a consistent, high-quality approach to community engagement, strengthening partnerships and driving improved outcomes. Central to the role is ensuring that children, young people and families have a voice in shaping what is delivered.

You will oversee how services communicate what is available locally, bring partners together to improve engagement, and ensure families are connected to the right activities, support and opportunities. Through your leadership, services will be better aligned and families better supported to access help at the right time.

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 you :

• Have a qualification in an appropriate discipline and/ or experience in a similar role.
• Level 2 English (Grade C GCSE or equivalent)
• Level 2 mathematics (Grade C GCSE or equivalent)

Please contact Wendy Reekie - View email address on northeastjobs.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 View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk or View email address on northeastjobs.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?