Cleaning Assistant


Company:	Sunderland Care and Support Ltd
Salary:	£25,949 to £26,016 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Sunderland
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	27 Sept 2026

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Summary

Sunderland Care and Support is one of the largest providers of social care services within the Northeast delivering a range of services on behalf of Sunderland City Council. We provide person centred innovate 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. We value all our staff and believe investing in them through training and development forms the foundation to deliver excellence in care.

A job with us not only makes a difference to our customers lives but can also be lifechanging for you. We are seeking to recruit a cleaning assistant into our short break service. 210 Grindon Lane provides support to adults who have a learning disability and / or complex physical health. We are looking to recruit staff who can encourage a workplace culture based on respect and dignity.

We are looking for a cleaning assistant who is motivated to provide high standards. You will be supported on your journey via induction, probation, supervision, and appraisal to ensure customers receive support which is designed to meet their own personal need.

The job is extremely rewarding and in return we offer:

30 hours per week, Monday - Friday

A starting salary of £25,949 - £26,847 (Pro rata if working less than 37 hours)

We pay for your DBS check

Designated rota patterns including days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Regular one-to-one supervision and annual appraisal

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

Pension scheme

Career development and progression opportunities

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.

Please ensure you refer to the Job Description and the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification when completing the application form, as this information is used to select candidates for interview. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you provide on your application form. We will contact shortlisted candidates via the Northeast Jobs website to confirm the arrangements for interview and an online assessment. 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.

If you are successful following the recruitment process any appointment will be subject to two satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

Please note CVs or covering letters will not be accepted.

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

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