Support Worker - Supported Living
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
13/04/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 19/04/2026 23:59
Allowances:
Sleep In (where applicable)
Hours per week:
37 and 18.5
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Sunderland/Hetton/Houghton/Washington
Further Information
Sunderland Care and Support is seeking to recruit Support Workers to join our Supported Living Services, supporting adults with a range of needs including physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.
This is a rewarding role where you will make a genuine difference, supporting people to live as independently as possible in their own homes and within their local communities.
About the role
As a Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care and support, tailored to each individual’s needs, strengths and aspirations. You will work as part of a consistent and supportive team, promoting independence, dignity, safety and wellbeing.
We actively support people to enjoy meaningful lives, including social activities and opportunities that matter to them. As part of our commitment to the Stay Up Late campaign, this may include supporting customers to attend evening events, gigs, social activities or community opportunities that take place outside traditional daytime hours.
Support may include:
- Assisting with meal and drink preparation
- Supporting domestic and household tasks
- Administering and recording medication
- Supporting money management and budgeting
- Providing personal care in line with individual care plans
- Encouraging and supporting community activities and social inclusion
- Supporting relationships with friends and family
- Providing emotional support
- Using active support and positive behaviour support techniques (training provided)
- Supporting customers to plan holidays and, where required, providing support during holidays (additional payment applies)
This list is not exhaustive and duties may change to reflect the needs of the service and customers.
About you
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Caring, reliable and motivated
- Committed to supporting vulnerable adults to live fulfilling lives
- Flexible and willing to work a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Willing to learn and develop new skills
Experience of working in care is not essential, as full training and support will be provided.
You will share our core values of Respect, Innovation, Integrity, Caring, Partnership and Being Valued, ensuring these are reflected in everything you do.
What we offer
- £13.45 per hour in line with the Foundation Living Way
- 37 or 18.5 hours per week available
- Sleep-in payment of £43.12 per shift (where applicable)
- We pay for your DBS check
- Designated rota patterns including days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays
- 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.
Additional information
Please note that this advert forms part of a six-week recruitment trial. During this period, only one application per candidate will be accepted. Any additional applications submitted for subsequent adverts within the trial will be withdrawn.
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
To learn more about the Stay Up Late campaign, visit:
https://stayuplate.org
Please note applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.