Job Description
Job Advert: Support Worker - Supported Living Services (37 Hours, Rolling Rota)
Location: Sunderland
Salary: £16 ltd per hour
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Length of role: Initial 6 months, with possibility of extension
Required: Full UK Manual Driving Licence
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Are you committed to promoting independence and supporting people to live fulfilling lives within their community? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
We are currently seeking motivated and dedicated Support Workers to join our Supported Living Services on a 37-hour position working to a rolling rota. You will be part of a dynamic team that supports adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs and behaviours that may challenge.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Providing person-centred care and support to individuals in their daily lives
* Promoting independence, choice, and dignity at all times
* Supporting individuals to access community resources and activities
* Working collaboratively within a team to ensure high-quality service delivery
* Following Positive Behavioural Support approaches to achieve meaningful outcomes
What We're Looking For
* A compassionate, respectful, and professional approach to care
* Strong commitment to Sunderland Care and Support's core values
* Flexibility to work a designated rota, including days, evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays
* A Full UK Manual Driving Licence is essential for this role
* Experience is welcome but not essential - attitude and values are most important
* Accredited training such as Safe Handling of Medication, Moving & Assisting, and First Aid is advantageous
What We Offer
* A set rolling rota pattern to support work/life balance
* Extensive training and development opportunities
* Career progression in a rewarding sector
* A positive, inclusive, and values-driven work environment
How to Apply
Please send your CV, along with two satisfactory references, proof of Right to Work in the UK, and a current Enhanced Adults DBS to our recruitment team.
Join us and help support others to live the life they choose.
The benefits of working with Emily at Service Care Solutions:
* You will receive a dedicated and personal consultant with a vast knowledge of the market
* We are a nationwide supplier of Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities which means we have a wide variety of exclusive roles based all over the country
* We provide frequent updates of new opportunities via text and email
* We have an expert payroll service which is processed twice a week
* At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply now. To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Emily at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or emily.bentley@servicecare.org.uk