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RECRUITMENT

Equity and justice is at the heart of everything we do at Sunshine Support, and from time to time we seek to expand our very passionate team. 

You’ll find more information on the following current vacancies below.

SEND Consultant

Full time – UK-wide (remote, hybrid & office based available)

ALN / Social Care Consultant

Full time – UK-wide (remote, hybrid & office based available)

3D Animator 

Full time – Derby, UK (flexible working available)

Social Media Assistant

Full time – Derby, UK (flexible working available)

Current Vacancies

SEND/ALN Consultant
Education | Legal | Social Care | England | Wales

FULL TIME 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK

We’re an energetic team who are seeking equity and justice for children with SEND/ALN and their families… Would you like to join us?

We are seeking an experienced legal adviser who is well versed in the current legislation in England and, preferably, Wales. 

The main focus of the role will be to support, provide options and advocate for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND in England. 

Our team has won awards for its work, and we’re well known for being positive change-makers with a sunny disposition. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, with enormous flexibility and autonomy offered to all team members.

The Role will Involve...

  • Making a huge difference to the lives of the children and young people who’s parents and teachers we support 
  • Developing your caseload / undertaking triage calls
  • Managing a very busy caseload 
  • Producing statutory assessment requests on behalf of parents and schools 
  • Negotiating with LAs 
  • Attending meetings with LAs, schools and other stakeholders 
  • Annual Reviews 
  • Case management and co-ordination – ensuring effective strategy and planning in the gathering of independent evidence 
  • Lodging appeals and managing tribunal preparation 
  • All related matters that require advocacy/support 
  • Providing reassurance to parents and carers 
  • Hosting related webinars in conjunction with our partners 
  • Producing PAP letters, working with external law firms to support the JR process

Essential and Desirable Criteria

In order to carry out the job, and ‘hit the ground running’ there are specific skills and experiences that we require from applicants. We would expect all candidates who are interested in working with us to be friendly, a strong team player, keen to share ideas and listen to others.

  • Excellent understanding and practical experience of the SEND CoP and legislation that underpins it - essential 
  • Independent experience of requesting statutory assessments - essential 
  • Independent experience of appealing and preparing for tribunal – desirable 
  • Attending and advocating for families at meetings - essential 
  • Annual reviews and the full annual review process - essential 
  • Lodging appeals to the tribunal service – essential 
  • Hosting training/presenting webinars – desirable 
  • Understanding and awareness of available provision in England – desirable 

Please evidence the above experience and skills on your CV in order to secure an interview.

Remuneration Details

  • £28,000-£40,000 (dependant on experience as a fee earner)
  • Full time hours
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Provision of other wellbeing benefits
  • LOCATION: we work flexibly. Fully supported working from home, our office or hybrid
  • Flexible working, with full autonomy over your diary
  • MacBook, iPhone and other necessary equipment and software with full IT support
  • Staff discount of our own services

CURRENTLY OPEN FOR NEW APPLICATIONS

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ALN/Social Care Consultant
Education | Legal | Social Care | England | Wales

FULL TIME 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK

We’re an energetic team who are seeking equity and justice for children with ALN and their families… Would you like to join us? 

We are seeking an experienced legal adviser who is well versed in the current legislation in Wales and, preferably, England.  

The main focus of the role will be to support, provide options and advocate for parents and carers of children and young people with ALN in Wales.  

Our team has won awards for its work, and we’re well known for being positive change-makers with a sunny disposition. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, with enormous flexibility and autonomy offered to all team members. 

The Role will Involve...

  • Making a huge difference to the lives of the children and young people who’s parents and teachers we support  
  • Developing your caseload / undertaking triage calls 
  • Managing a very busy caseload  
  • Producing statutory assessment requests on behalf of parents and schools  
  • Negotiating with LAs  
  • Attending meetings with LAs, schools and other stakeholders  
  • Annual Reviews  
  • Case management and co-ordination – ensuring effective strategy and planning in the gathering of independent evidence  
  • Lodging appeals and managing tribunal preparation  
  • All related matters that require advocacy/support  
  • Providing reassurance to parents and carers  
  • Hosting related webinars and workshops/clinics in conjunction with our partners  
  • Attending social care meetings and understanding of the processes and the role of the social care professionals 

Essential and Desirable Criteria

In order to carry out the job, and ‘hit the ground running’ there are specific skills and experiences that we require from applicants. We would expect all candidates who are interested in working with us to be friendly, a strong team player, keen to share ideas and listen to others. 

  • Excellent understanding and practical experience of Welsh legislation and processes relating to education and or social care 
  • Independent experience of requesting statutory assessments - essential  
  • Independent experience of appealing and preparing for tribunal – desirable 
  • Attending and advocating for families at meetings - essential  
  • Annual reviews and the full annual review process - essential  
  • Lodging appeals to the tribunal service – essential  
  • Hosting training/presenting webinars – desirable  
  • Understanding and awareness of available provision in England and Wales– desirable  

Please evidence the above experience and skills on your CV in order to secure an interview.

Remuneration Details

  • £28,000-£40,000 (dependant on experience as a fee earner)
  • Full time hours
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Provision of other wellbeing benefits
  • LOCATION: we work flexibly. Fully supported working from home, our office or hybrid
  • Flexible working, with full autonomy over your diary
  • MacBook, iPhone and other necessary equipment and software with full IT support
  • Staff discount of our own services

CURRENTLY OPEN FOR NEW APPLICATIONS

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3D Animator
Derby, UK

FULL TIME 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK

Join Sunshine Support – Make an Impact Through Animation!

At Sunshine Support, we’re on a mission to empower parents and teachers of children with additional needs. Our goal is to provide resources and support that help families navigate the challenges of parenting, with a focus on mental health, ADHD, special educational needs, and more.

We are seeking a 3D Animator to help us bring our vision to life through creative video content that informs, inspires, and makes a real difference.

The Role will Involve...

As a 3D Animator at Sunshine Support, you will play an integral role in shaping our brand’s visual identity and storytelling.

You’ll collaborate with our creative and marketing teams to produce high-quality animated content using Blender, from explainer videos to promotional material.

Your work will be key to expanding our Sunshine Academy, an online resource hub dedicated to supporting families and professionals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Video Content Production: Create 3D animations, explainer videos, promotional content, and brand stories using Blender.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the creative and marketing teams to ensure all visual content aligns with brand guidelines and campaign strategies.
  • Post-Production: Enhance videos by adding transitions, motion tracking, and visual effects.
  • Trend Integration: Stay ahead of Blender trends and incorporate fresh techniques into your work.
  • Project Management: Juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.

What you need to succeed:

  • Experience: At least 2 years working with Blender in 3D animation and video production.
  • Skills: Proficiency in Premiere or similar video editing software, strong animation principles, and an eye for detail.
  • Creativity: Ability to produce engaging content that aligns with brand identity.
  • Collaboration: A team player with strong communication and creative problem-solving skills.

 

Bonus Skills:

  • Knowledge of motion graphics and visual effects.
  • Experience creating content for social media or marketing campaigns.
  • Passion for storytelling through animation.

Please evidence the above experience and skills on your CV in order to secure an interview.

Remuneration Details

  • £28,000-£35,000 per annum
  • Full time hours
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Provision of other wellbeing benefits
  • LOCATION: Based out of our offices in Derby
  • Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
  • MacBook, iPhone and other necessary equipment and software with full IT support
  • Staff discount of our own services
  • Impactful Work: You’ll be part of a team making a real difference in the lives of families.
  • Creative Environment: Join a dynamic, supportive team that values your creativity and innovation.
  • Professional Growth: We’re committed to helping you develop your skills and career.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 1 JULY 2025

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Social Media Assistant
Derby, UK

FULL TIME 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK

Are you obsessed with social media? Do you instinctively know what works on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube? Are you constantly thinking of ways to grow and engage an audience? If so, we need YOU!

We’re looking for a Social Media Assistant to support us in our mission of communicating effectively through our online presence and help us expand, engage and optimise our social channels.

We’re a multi-award-winning organisation, passionate about supporting families of children with additional needs – and we need someone equally passionate about making our message shine online!

What you'll be doing...

  • Managing Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube – this is your domain!
  • Growing our audience and boosting engagement – you know how to make it happen.
  • Keeping a social-first mindset – you instinctively see the best way to make content thrive.
  • Writing all content – from captions to post copy, making everything feel fresh and engaging.
  • Monitoring our socials during work hours and collaborating on out-of-hours cover.
  • Optimising our channels – you really know what makes an algorithm tick!
  • Working from our strategy (crafted by Sunshine Vicky, who is a genius at this stuff) but having full creative freedom within it.

Who you are

  • You’re a social media whizz with hands-on experience managing business accounts.
  • You have a deep understanding of content trends, analytics, and engagement tactics.
  • You live and breathe growth & optimisation – KPIs excite you!
  • You have brilliant writing skills and can adapt your tone to suit our audience.
  • You’re confident working independently and owning the social space.
  • You’re happy to be office-based in Derby – we love collaboration and a buzzing work environment!
  • You’re knowledgeable – you’ve done this before and know your stuff.

Please evidence the above experience and skills on your CV in order to secure an interview.

Remuneration Details

  • £23,000-£25,000 per annum
  • Full time hours
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Provision of other wellbeing benefits
  • LOCATION: Based out of our offices in Derby
  • Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
  • MacBook, iPhone and other necessary equipment and software with full IT support
  • Staff discount of our own services
  • Impactful Work: You’ll be part of a team making a real difference in the lives of families.
  • Creative Environment: Join a dynamic, supportive team that values your creativity and innovation.
  • Professional Growth: We’re committed to helping you develop your skills and career.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 31 JULY 2025

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What do our team think?

Several years ago, on planning my return to work after maternity, I realised I needed more flexibility and autonomy than working in specialist education could offer. Joining Sunshine was the best move I could have made.  I adore my colleagues and love how the organisation authentically respects the fact I have a family, and that family comes first. The flexibility makes an enormous difference to me and my wellbeing.

Kelly Jarvis, Head of Advocacy & Consultancy
Joined: 2021

This is the first workplace I’ve had where I don’t have to mask. 

Teamwork is actual teamwork and absolutely every member of the team is supportive and incredibly lovely. Working boundaries are not only respected but actively encouraged! 

This all makes Sunshine the absolute best

Kat Allen, Media Producer
Joined: 2023

It’s so much fun working at Sunshine Support; I can work around the need of my children and family which makes all the difference for me. My manager reinforces my boundaries so that I am not tempted to ‘dip’ into my emails when I’m away from the office – although it’s tempting as I really love the work I do!

Jessica Gould, Executive Assistant to Managing Director 
Joined: 2023

After stepping away from my role as a primary headteacher, I wasn’t sure how my leadership and teaching skills would translate beyond the school environment. What I did know was that I wanted a role where I could continue making a meaningful impact while regaining a better work-life balance.

I’m continually inspired by my colleagues, have learned so much in a short period, and have embraced new challenges that push me beyond my comfort zone. I love the freedom to manage my own schedule in a way that suits both me and my family, all while being part of a supportive and engaged team.

Lindsay Galley, Education Consultant (SEND Training Institute lead)                      Joined: 2024

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