Support Worker

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Please see advert text

Advert Start Date:

17/09/2020

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 30/09/2021 23:59

Salary:

£18,562 - £19,698 pro rata if working less than 37 hours per week

Allowances:

Sleep in (if applicable)

Hours per week:

32 and 16

Job Category:

Social Care - Adult Service

Vacancy ID:

200230

Employment Location:

Sunderland

Number of posts:

Closing date:

30 Sep

Further Information

Sunderland Care and Support is a provider of high-quality care. We are seeking to recruit Support Workers to work 32 or 16 hours per week in our supported living services which are designed to encourage customers to engage in their local community, develop skills, and maintain a tenancy within the City of Sunderland.

We operate a diverse range of supported living services providing care and support to customers with a learning disability, autism, behaviours that challenge, complex health needs, and mental health needs, with the aim of enhancing the quality of their life through the delivery of personalised care.

Previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided. However, applicants must be able to demonstrate the core values of the company including respect, compassion and integrity.

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will engage with customers in line with their individual positive behavioural support plan and you should be motivated to ensure positive outcomes for the individual.

If you’re looking for a varied and exciting role with opportunities to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of the people we support, being a Support Worker may be the perfect job for you.

Application forms should be submitted via email to recruitment.SCAS@sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk or via post to Recruitment Team, Sunderland Care and Support, Leechmere Centre, Carrmere Road, Sunderland, SR2 9TQ.

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address you provide on your application form. We will contact shortlisted candidates by email to confirm the arrangements for interview. 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 folder.

Due to the current restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, interviews will be via Microsoft Teams. 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.