Cleaning Assistant

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Part time

Advert Start Date:

10/09/2026

Advert End Date:

27/09/2026 23:59

Salary:

£25,949 - £26,016 (pro rata if working less than 37 hours per week)

Allowances:

Hours per week:

Job Category:

Social Care - Adult Service

Vacancy ID:

301679

Employment Location:

Grindon, Sunderland

Number of posts:

Closing date:

27 Sep

Further Information

Sunderland Care and Support is one of the largest providers of social care services within the Northeast delivering a range of services on behalf of Sunderland City Council. We provide person centred innovate services that improve the lives of the people we serve. Our mission is to provide customers with the care and support they need to live happy, healthy, and successful lives. We value all our staff and believe investing in them through training and development forms the foundation to deliver excellence in care.

A job with us not only makes a difference to our customers lives but can also be lifechanging for you. We are seeking to recruit a cleaning assistant into our short break service. 210 Grindon Lane provides support to adults who have a learning disability and / or complex physical health. We are looking to recruit staff who can encourage a workplace culture based on respect and dignity.

We are looking for a cleaning assistant who is motivated to provide high standards. You will be supported on your journey via induction, probation, supervision, and appraisal to ensure customers receive support which is designed to meet their own personal need.

The job is extremely rewarding and in return we offer:

30 hours per week, Monday - Friday
A starting salary of £25,949 - £26,847 (Pro rata if working less than 37 hours)
We pay for your DBS check
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
Regular one-to-one supervision and annual appraisal
26 days annual leave entitlement rising to 31 days with 5 years continuous service, excluding bank holidays
Pension scheme
Career development and progression opportunities
A positive, supportive and rewarding working environment
Occupational Health and wellbeing support
Access to discounts on local theatre and sporting events and Blue Light Card and Company Shop supermarket.

Please ensure you refer to the Job Description and the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification when completing the application form, as this information is used to select candidates for interview. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you provide on your application form. We will contact shortlisted candidates via the Northeast Jobs website to confirm the arrangements for interview and an online assessment. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notification as you will not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder.

If you are successful following the recruitment process any appointment will be subject to two satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

Please note CVs or covering letters will not be accepted.

For more information on Sunderland Care and Support, please visit our website; https://sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk’