Job Details

Support Worker (Days)

Location: Sunderland
Employer: Sunderland Care and Support
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £13.48 per hour
Working Pattern: Day shifts on a designated rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

About the Role

Sunderland Care and Support is a Local Authority-owned trading company providing high-quality care and support to vulnerable individuals across Sunderland.

We are looking for compassionate, motivated and reliable Support Workers to join the Direct Care Services team. You will provide person-centred care and support to adults with a range of complex needs, helping them maintain their independence, make their own choices and improve their quality of life.

The service supports individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, complex physical disabilities, forensic backgrounds and behaviours that challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to adults with a range of complex needs.
• Assist individuals with daily living activities and personal care where required.
• Promote independence, choice and control, encouraging individuals to develop their skills and confidence.
• Support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and challenging behaviours.
• Use positive behavioural support approaches to promote positive outcomes and maintain a safe environment.
• Work effectively as part of a team, treating customers, families and colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Deliver compassionate, sensitive and professional care at all times.

Essential Requirements

• A compassionate, patient and empathetic approach to supporting vulnerable adults.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Willingness to work a designated rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Ability to work in challenging environments and support individuals with complex needs.
• Experience in care or support work is desirable but not essential, as attitude and personal values are particularly important.

Compliance Requirements

• Current Enhanced Adults DBS disclosure.
• Two satisfactory references.
• Valid Right to Work documentation.

What We Offer

• £13.48 per hour.
• 37 hours per week.
• Designated daytime rota.
• Excellent training opportunities.
• A positive and rewarding working environment where you can make a genuine difference to people’s lives.