Equipment Officer - Community Equipment Services
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,598 to £31,022 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 September 2025 |
| Location: | Sunderland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sunderland Care and Support Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 285197 |
Summary
All applicants must have a full UK driving licence that allows them to drive a manual vehicle
Sunderland Care and Support is one of the largest providers of social care services within the North East 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.
As part of the Community Equipment Service we are looking to recruit Equipment Officers to work alongside existing team members, to deliver, fit, demonstrate and maintain equipment to support customers in their homes.
Candidates must possess a full driving licence and be prepared to work a rota pattern which will operate between the hours of 08:30 and 18:00, seven days per week.
As an Equipment Officer, you will support the business in delivering and demonstrating pieces of equipment to assessed customers, as well as assisting to carry out repairs when necessary and collect equipment when it is no longer needed. A willingness to drive vans is essential.
For this role it is essential that you have the following skills and attributes:
Outstanding communication skills
Excellent customer care
The ability to work under pressure
Full UK driving licence
A positive caring outlook and enabling attitude
Good IT skills
Excellent written and communication skills
Enjoy a challenge and be flexible in your approach to work
Are you a person who is driven and motivated? The role of an Equipment Officer is extremely rewarding and in return we offer:
Induction which will support you in your own personal development
We offer 37 hours per week
A starting salary of £28,598 - £31,022 (pro rata if working less than 37 hours per week)
Designated rota pattern including weekends, and bank holidays
Excellent training opportunities
A pension scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Career development opportunities
A positive and rewarding job role and culture
Probationary period
Regular 1-1 supervision
Annual appraisal
Please ensure you refer to the Job Description and the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification when completing the online 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 have registered with North East Jobs. 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. We will contact candidates to arrange an appropriate time to carry out an interview.
If you are successful following the interview process appointments will be made subject to two satisfactory references and DBS check.
For more information on Sunderland Care and Support, please visit our website; https://sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk
Sunderland Care and Support is one of the largest providers of social care services within the North East 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.
As part of the Community Equipment Service we are looking to recruit Equipment Officers to work alongside existing team members, to deliver, fit, demonstrate and maintain equipment to support customers in their homes.
Candidates must possess a full driving licence and be prepared to work a rota pattern which will operate between the hours of 08:30 and 18:00, seven days per week.
As an Equipment Officer, you will support the business in delivering and demonstrating pieces of equipment to assessed customers, as well as assisting to carry out repairs when necessary and collect equipment when it is no longer needed. A willingness to drive vans is essential.
For this role it is essential that you have the following skills and attributes:
Outstanding communication skills
Excellent customer care
The ability to work under pressure
Full UK driving licence
A positive caring outlook and enabling attitude
Good IT skills
Excellent written and communication skills
Enjoy a challenge and be flexible in your approach to work
Are you a person who is driven and motivated? The role of an Equipment Officer is extremely rewarding and in return we offer:
Induction which will support you in your own personal development
We offer 37 hours per week
A starting salary of £28,598 - £31,022 (pro rata if working less than 37 hours per week)
Designated rota pattern including weekends, and bank holidays
Excellent training opportunities
A pension scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Career development opportunities
A positive and rewarding job role and culture
Probationary period
Regular 1-1 supervision
Annual appraisal
Please ensure you refer to the Job Description and the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification when completing the online 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 have registered with North East Jobs. 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. We will contact candidates to arrange an appropriate time to carry out an interview.
If you are successful following the interview process appointments will be made subject to two satisfactory references and DBS check.
For more information on Sunderland Care and Support, please visit our website; https://sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk
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