Support Worker Sunderland - Full Time, UK Driving License Required

Forward Leeds; Sunderland; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Sunderland seeks a passionate Support Worker to assist clients in achieving their potential through personalized care. This full-time role includes providing support during various activities, ensuring clients live fulfilling lives. Applicants must have a UK driving license and experience in care is desirable.

Benefits

Annual leave increasing to 33 days

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Refer A Friend scheme

Flexible working options

Income protection scheme

Free parking at most sites

Free life assurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care (employment or at-home caregiving).

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate care and support per care plans.
• Maintain accurate written and numerical records.
• Communicate effectively with carers, families, and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Not all jobs give you the satisfaction of seeing someone you work with achieve their true potential. Social Care is a truly rewarding career, and St Anne’s is a leading provider of care and support services in Yorkshire and the North East, with a reputation for high-quality, person-centred services.

We are often recruiting for our operational teams or support staff. To learn more, see below.

Support Worker Sunderland - Full Time, UK Driving License Required

Main area: Adult Social Care
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Rota includes days, weekends, and sleep-ins)
Job ref: B0399-7200558

Site: Sunderland Town, Sunderland
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Closing date: 16/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

Our Sunderland service operates 24/7. We require enthusiastic, caring individuals to take clients out on day trips to the beach, shopping, or local coffee shops. Shifts include days, weekends, and sleepovers. If you enjoy activities like ten-pin bowling, hunting for bargains at charity shops, or cooking, this rewarding job could be for you.

As a Support Worker, you will provide high-quality care and support to enable our clients to live their best lives. You will be passionate about making a difference, helping clients fulfill their aspirations and ambitions. The service is located in Sunderland (SR4), close to public transport. A UK driving license is essential to operate client vehicles. Experience working with clients with challenging behaviour is desirable.

St Anne’s Community Services is one of the largest and most respected charities in Northern England. We embody our values—Person-Centred, Respectful, Open, Understanding, and Dedicated (PROUD). We support nearly 2,000 vulnerable adults through residential, supported living, and outreach services, enabling them to live fulfilling lives.

Main duties of the job

1. Person Centred: Prepare support plans reflecting clients’ views and aspirations, reviewing and updating them as needed.
2. Respectful: Support clients to live independently, supporting social visits, hobbies, and skills development.
3. Open: Communicate transparently with clients and team members, acting with integrity.
4. Understanding: Provide personal care respecting clients’ choices and dignity, including assistance with washing and toileting.
5. Dedicated: Keep accurate records, including daily notes, involving clients in documentation.

Working for our organisation

Benefits include:

• Annual leave increasing to 33 days including holidays
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Refer A Friend scheme
• Flexible working options (post-probation)
• Income protection scheme
• Free parking at most sites
• Free life assurance

Detailed job responsibilities

• Provide appropriate care and support per care plans, including personal care.
• Maintain accurate written and numerical records.
• Perform personal care and domestic duties as required.
• Meet physical demands of the role, with adjustments considered for disabilities.
• Learn to use computer packages (Word, Outlook, Internet) and undertake relevant training.
• Work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Communicate effectively with carers, families, inspectors, and stakeholders.
• Hold a valid UK driving license.
• Sleep-ins are required.

Person specification

Experience

• Previous experience in care (employment or at-home caregiving).

Qualifications

• Care Certificate or willingness to undertake it.

We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups, including disabled, BAME, LGBTQ+ communities. We are a Disability Confident employer. Applicants with disabilities will be offered interviews if they meet essential criteria. Contact recruitment for reasonable adjustments.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020.

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