Pool Safety and Support Assistant

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Part time

Advert Start Date:

04/08/2026

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 30/08/2026 23:59

Salary:

£26,403 - £28,142 (Pro rata if working less than 37 hours) (Pay award pending)

Hours per week:

Job Category:

Youth / Community / Leisure Services

Vacancy ID:

300401

Employment Location:

Fulwell

Number of posts:

Closing date:

30 Aug

Further Information

Sunderland Care and Support is one of the leading Social Care Providers of high-quality care and support to the community of Sunderland. We are passionate about supporting adults with complex learning and physical disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.

We are looking to recruit Pool Safety and Support Assistants to work in the newly renovated hydrotherapy pool at Fulwell Community Resource Centre. The purpose of the role is to ensure the safe, inclusive, and person-centred operation of the swimming pool facility, supporting individuals with a range of physical, sensory, and learning needs.

The successful candidates’ responsibilities include:

Health and safety compliance which includes monitoring and maintaining water quality in accordance with approved codes of practice.
Respond to and screen telephone calls, emails, and general enquiries, delivering a high standard of customer service and ensuring all communications are handled efficiently and courteously.
Managing the pool booking system by monitoring availability, processing payments, and uphold SCAS financial protocols.
Promoting a respectful and inclusive environment where people are treated as individuals and feel in control of their experience.

This role operates on a rota basis from Monday - Sunday, including evenings up to 8:00pm.

Experience working with vulnerable adults is desirable, but not essential.

The role of a pool safety and support assistant is extremely rewarding and in return we offer:

A starting salary of £26,403 (pro rata if working less than 37 hours per week)
A positive, supportive and rewarding working environment
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
A pension scheme
26 days annual leave entitlement rising to 31 days with 5 years continuous service, excluding bank holidays
Probationary period
Regular one-to-one supervision and annual appraisal
We pay for your DBS
Occupational Health and wellbeing support
Access to discounts on local theatre and sporting events and Blue Light Card and Company Shop supermarket.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification when completing your application, as this information will be used to shortlist candidates for interview.

All communication regarding this vacancy will be sent to the email address registered on North East Jobs. Please check your inbox and junk/spam folders after the closing date.
Appointments will be subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

For further information about Sunderland Care and Support, please visit:
https://sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk

Please note applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles.