Care Co-ordinator (Level 1) - Autism Team

Sunderland Care and Support Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent social care provider in the UK is looking for a Care Co-ordinator to join their Autism Team. The role involves delivering high standards of person-centred care, supporting customers with daily living tasks, and ensuring they engage with the community effectively. Candidates must have relevant experience, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and be prepared to work flexible hours. This position offers a pro-rated salary ranging from £26,403 to £28,142, along with excellent training opportunities and career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Excellent training opportunities

Career development opportunities

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering person-centred care and support.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour in customers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and drinks for customers.
• Support domestic household tasks.
• Administer and record medication.
• Encourage community participation.
• Provide emotional support.

Job description

About Sunderland Care and Support

Sunderland Care and Support is one of the largest providers of social care services within the North East delivering a range of services on behalf of Sunderland City Council. We provide person‑centred innovative 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.

Role Overview

We are seeking to recruit Care Co‑ordinator(s) (Level 1) into our Autism Team who can deliver exceptional standards of person‑centred care and support to those with a high level of support needs and who may be at risk of displaying challenging behaviour.

Values

• Respect – We will care and support our customers with sensitivity and empathy, respecting equality and the beliefs and dignity of everyone in the diverse communities that we operate within.
• Innovation – We will continue to strive to achieve positive outcomes for those that we support and for our workforce by thinking differently and learning from others.
• Integrity – We will act fairly, ethically, professionally and openly in all we do.
• Caring – We will provide safe, caring and personal services that support, protect and enable our customers to live fulfilling lives.
• Partnership – We will use our energy, skills and resources to deliver the best outcomes, incorporating the perspectives of all our customers and stakeholders.
• Valued – We will engage and consult with our customers and staff to promote a culture of inclusivity and kindness. We will acknowledge excellent outcomes and practice and support customers and staff to reach their maximum potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Helping with preparation of meals and drinks.
• Support with domestic household tasks.
• Administer and record medication.
• Support with money management.
• Encouraging community trips and facilitating customers participation.
• Support with household and personal shopping.
• Support with meeting friends and family.
• Support with high standards of nutrition.
• Adhere to health and safety legislation.
• Maintain cleanliness and intimate personal hygiene.
• Provide opportunities for employment or education.
• Provide emotional support.
• Use active support techniques and positive behaviour support techniques to increase skill level and achieve set outcomes (training will be provided).
• Support customer to plan holidays and provide further support if needed (additional payment).

These principal responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of duties; only a general guide to the role. In consultation with the post holder, the duties may change from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the customer/service.

Benefits & Conditions

• Induction to support your own personal development.
• 37 hours per week, pro‑rated salary of £26,403 – £28,142 if working less than 37 hours.
• Designated rota pattern including daytime, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Excellent training opportunities.
• A pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Career development opportunities.
• A positive and rewarding job role and culture.
• Probationary period.
• Regular 1‑1 supervision.
• Annual appraisal.

Application Process

Please ensure you refer to the Job Description and the essential criteria in the Person Specification when completing the online application form, as this information is used to select candidates for interview. All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs. 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.

We will contact candidates to arrange an appropriate time to carry out an interview. If you are successful following the interview process, appointments will be made subject to two satisfactory references and a DBS check.

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