Peer Mentor Support Worker

Building Communities Peer Montor Support Worker 
Grade/Salary: Grade 3 £26,403 - £28,142 pro rata
Working Pattern: 18.5 hours per week (flexible patterns will be considered)
12 months Fixed Term
Location: Sandhill Centre / Home

Closing date : 22nd June 2026
Interview Date : 30th June 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

To work alongside the regional adoption agency, Adopt Coast to Coast staff groups and management team in the two spokes of Together for Children and Durham. The peer mentor support worker will be an experienced adoptive parent and feel able to deliver peer mentoring to up to 10 referred adoptive families for a period of 12 months. 
The peer mentor support worker will deliver the Enhancing Adoptive Parenting programme with the support of the allocated supervisor in the adoption team to the adoptive parents on the scheme.  The peer mentor support worker will also plan and facilitate family sessions for the children (adopted and birth) of the adoptive parents alongside their adoptive parents at approved and risk assessed venues across the geographical footprint of the Regional Adoption Agency. The peer mentor support worker will provide advice and guidance whilst acting as a positive role model for people who require their support.  The peer mentor support worker will in addition provide 1-1 support to any of the referred families through coaching and where necessary and appropriate attending meetings with them as a ‘friend’, for example meetings with education.
The peer mentoring coordinator will also participate in service development within Adopt Coast to Coast through co-production work, positively influencing and representing the voice of adopters.
The post requires the post holder to organise and manage their workload independently, under supervision of the allocated supervisor.

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.

“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.” – add to advert if applicable

We want you to apply if you:

• Are an experienced adoptive parent
• Have some understanding of early trauma and the impact of this on children as they grow and mature.
• Have some basic understanding the principles of therapeutic parenting. 

Please contact 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?