Care Co-ordinator (Level 1) - Farmborough Court
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,403 to £28,142 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sunderland Care and Support Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 290833 |
Summary
The post involves supporting adults who are recovering from illness and/or trauma to recover and to gain independence through meaningful activity. Customers can be admitted to Farmborough Court from hospital or their own home, and referrals are made via professionals within the City.
The service is fast paced as customers stay only a short time before being supported to move to either back to their own homes or to new accommodation depending on their needs. Our customers are often frail and frequently have more than one health condition, including varying degrees of physical and cognitive impairment. The care team works closely with our well established Multi-Disciplinary Team members including Social Workers, Therapists, Community Nurses, GP and Geriatrician.
The role of Care Co-ordinator (Level 1) is central to the delivery of excellent customer care and involves supporting the customer with all aspects of daily living routines including medication . This includes following therapy plans, and the use of innovative technology, for which training is also provided. The team prides itself on offering excellent customer experiences and support, at what can be a difficult time for customers and their family/carers.
Are you a person who is driven and motivated and wants to make a positive difference to a vulnerable adult?
The role of professional support is extremely rewarding and in return we offer:Induction which will support you in your own personal development.
We offer:
32 Hours per week
A starting salary of (pro rata if working less than 37 hours per week)
Designated rota pattern including daytime, evenings, 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
We would like to offer the opportunity to have an informal telephone or Teams call with the Service Manager Donna Olsen (07584203581) prior to application/interview to anyone who is interested in finding more about our service and this exciting employment opportunity.
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.
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The service is fast paced as customers stay only a short time before being supported to move to either back to their own homes or to new accommodation depending on their needs. Our customers are often frail and frequently have more than one health condition, including varying degrees of physical and cognitive impairment. The care team works closely with our well established Multi-Disciplinary Team members including Social Workers, Therapists, Community Nurses, GP and Geriatrician.
The role of Care Co-ordinator (Level 1) is central to the delivery of excellent customer care and involves supporting the customer with all aspects of daily living routines including medication . This includes following therapy plans, and the use of innovative technology, for which training is also provided. The team prides itself on offering excellent customer experiences and support, at what can be a difficult time for customers and their family/carers.
Are you a person who is driven and motivated and wants to make a positive difference to a vulnerable adult?
The role of professional support is extremely rewarding and in return we offer:Induction which will support you in your own personal development.
We offer:
32 Hours per week
A starting salary of (pro rata if working less than 37 hours per week)
Designated rota pattern including daytime, evenings, 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
We would like to offer the opportunity to have an informal telephone or Teams call with the Service Manager Donna Olsen (07584203581) prior to application/interview to anyone who is interested in finding more about our service and this exciting employment opportunity.
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.
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