Care Co-ordinator (Level 1) - Day Services


Company:	Sunderland Care and Support Ltd
Salary:	£27,274 to £29,071 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	SR6 8HS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

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Summary

Sunderland Care and Support is one of the leading Social Care Providers of high-quality care and support to the community of Sunderland. We are passionate about supporting adults with complex learning and physical disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.

We are seeking to recruit two Care Co-ordinator's (Level 1) into our Day Service who can deliver exceptional standards of person-centred care and support to those with a high level of physical support needs as well as those who may be at risk of displaying behaviour that challenges services.

Care and support should have the individual at its centre. The successful candidate should promote, co-production, engagement, respect, dignity, and participation, throughout the delivery of personalised care and support. We are keen to recruit a candidate who is able to support and enable our customers to lead and maintain fulfilling lives whilst ensuring that their daily individual care and support needs are met whilst ensuring their quality of life is paramount. These needs should be met with integrity by those who can help us ensure our company values are at the heart of everything we do.

Are you a person who is driven and motivated and wants to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults. Your role will be on providing support to customers promoting and developing their life, health, and wellbeing.

The role of a Care Co-ordinator (Level 1) is extremely rewarding and in return we offer:

Induction which will support you in your own personal development.

A starting salary of £27,274 - £29,071 (pro rata if working less than 37 hours per week)

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.

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

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

Please note applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles.

Essential requirements

Level 3 QCF Health and Social Care or equivalent, or ability to complete within 2 years of commencement in post English and Maths Functional Skills at level 1/or equivalent. Experience of working in a direct support capacity with vulnerable adults. Experience of providing high standards of customer care. Experience working as part of a team and on own initiative. Skills/Knowledge and Ability Basic IT skills. Knowledge and understanding of health and safety at work and the ability to carry our appropriate health and safety checks i.e. legionella testing, fire alarm tests Understanding of the importance of choice, control, rights and empowerment of customers. The ability to develop and work within an agreed care and support plan to support customers effectively. Understanding of and ability to implement requirements of the safeguarding policy Interview The ability to assess, coordinate and provide personal or practical interventions to a range of customers. Ability to provide personal care and support to meet a range of social and health needs including the support of behaviours of concern An ability to carry out intimate tasks without supervision. Ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, their families' colleagues and partner organisations. Ability to liaise with people at all levels including senior management and multi-disciplinary team professionals. Ability to mentor or support colleagues, apprentices and those on placement. Effective written and verbal communication Ability to work flexibly and use own initiative

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