JOB NEWS: Sunderland Care and Support is hiring a Support Worker in Sunderland and Washington on a Full-time basis.
Support Worker – Planned Care (Sunderland and Washington)
• Employer: Sunderland Care and Support
• Location: Sunderland and Washington
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours: 32 hours per week
• Salary: £13.45 per hour
• Number of Vacancies: 2
• Closing Date: 21 June 2026
About The Role
Sunderland Care and Support is seeking caring and motivated Support Workers to join its Planned Care Team. The role involves providing person-centred support to vulnerable adults with a range of complex social and health needs, helping them maintain independence and improve their wellbeing.
Working as part of an established team, you will support customers with practical, emotional and physical care needs while promoting dignity, choice and independence.
Key Responsibilities
• Support customers to maintain or improve their wellbeing
• Deliver high-quality person-centred care and support
• Assist with personal care and basic health needs
• Provide emotional and psychological support
• Support customers to achieve maximum independence
• Assist with practical daily living tasks
• Support community involvement and social inclusion
• Follow therapy plans and care programmes
• Use innovative technology and equipment where required
• Work closely with customers, families and colleagues to achieve positive outcomes
Essential Requirements
• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Compassionate and caring approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer care
• Ability to support vulnerable adults with differing levels of need
What Sunderland Care and Support Offers
• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Career progression opportunities
• Regular one-to-one supervision
• Annual appraisal
• Supportive and rewarding working environment
• Structured rota pattern including days, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays
Company Values
• Respect
• Innovation
• Integrity
• Caring
• Partnership
• Valued
The organisation is looking for people who share these values and are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable adults.
Important Information
• Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check
• Interviews will be arranged following the shortlisting process
• Applicants should regularly check their registered email account, including junk and spam folders, for updates regarding their application
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