Care Co-ordinator (Level 1) - Day Services

Sunderland City Council · Washington, England

Care Co-ordinator (Level 1) - Day Services at Sunderland City Council, based in Washington, England, paying £27,274 - £29,071 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£27,274 - £29,071 per annum
Location
Washington, England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
11 Oct 2026
Sector
Care Assistant

36% below the typical rate for care assistant

Reference 8c011f9e03236f319be7e22c7c3624851258caf1

About the role

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 Coordinator 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.

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Reference: 8c011f9e03236f319be7e22c7c3624851258caf1 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 11 Oct 2026 · Listed via Sunderland City Council

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