Work With Sunderland Care and Support
Sunderland Care and Support (SCAS) is a trusted provider of high-quality health and social care services, supporting people across Sunderland to live independent, active and fulfilling lives.
Established by Sunderland City Council in 2013, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support. Every day, our colleagues help individuals to achieve their goals, maximise their independence and remain connected to their communities.
At SCAS, our values guide everything we do. We are committed to delivering person-centred support, working collaboratively with our customers, commissioners and partners, and providing services that help transform lives.
Why Join Us?
Working for SCAS is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to build a rewarding career where you can make a real impact every day.
We offer:
• Meaningful and rewarding work that changes lives
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for learning, development and career progression
• Competitive terms and conditions
• A strong commitment to employee wellbeing
• The opportunity to work for an organisation with strong local connections and a clear social purpose
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We recognise and value the skills, experiences and perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our organisation.
We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation, enriches our culture and enables us to provide the best possible support to the people and communities we serve and we actively encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.
We offer a guaranteed interview to:
• Veterans, reservists and members of the Armed Forces community
• those who are care experienced (usually a child or young person who is currently being cared for or has previously been cared for by the local authority);
• those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
Employee Benefits - Find Out More Here
• Annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Employee assistance programme
• Occupational Health support
• Service recognition and award schemes
• We pay for DBS check and uniform if the role requires
Learning and Development
• Induction programme
• Apprenticeships
• Career progression pathways
• Care Certificate training
• Professional qualifications
• Leadership development opportunities