Care Co-ordinator (Level 2) - Autism Team


Company:	Sunderland Care and Support Ltd
Salary:	£28,598 - £31,022
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sunderland, SR2 9TQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

Are you driven, motivated and want to make a positive difference to a vulnerable adult? The role of professional support is extremely rewarding.

We are seeking to recruit a Care Co-ordinator (level 2) who will deliver exceptional standards of person-centred care and support to customers.

Sunderland Care and Support is one of the leading Social Care providers of high-quality care and support to the community of Sunderland.

Your delivery of personalised care and support will have the individual at its centre, promoting respect, dignity, engagement, and participation for our customers. 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. Their quality of life is paramount and we are keen to hear from candidates who will support and enable them to lead and maintain fulfilling lives whilst ensuring that their daily needs are met and that these needs are met with integrity.

You will be providing support to customers promoting and developing their life, health, and wellbeing. This may include:

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

Cleanliness and intimate personal hygiene

Opportunities for employment or education

Providing emotional support - Using active support techniques and positive behaviour support techniques to achieve set outcomes (training will be provided).

Supporting customer to plan holidays and supporting them on holiday if needed (additional payment)

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

In return we offer:

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

A starting salary of £28,598- £31,022 (this will be pro rata if working less than 37 hours per week)

A sleep in payment of £43.12 per shift completed. (Where applicable)

Designated rota patterns including daytime, evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays

We pay for your DBS check

Excellent training and career development opportunities

A pension scheme

26 days annual leave entitlement rising to 31 days with 5 years continuous service, excluding bank holidays

Career development opportunities

Probationary period

Regular one-to-one supervision and annual appraisal

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 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.

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