Support-Workers for hire in Sunderland
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Customer Service6%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED30%Master's degree23%Vocational or technical training23%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%Less than a year20%6-10 years20%Current company
Sunderland Care and Support
Careline Lifestyles
Primary Care Recruitment
Time at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year33%2-5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,672 profiles for Support-Workers in Sunderland
Last updated: 22 Sept 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sunderland: £33,631 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,249 – £43,088 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Support Worker
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaCare CertificateBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) UseHealth Care Support Worker
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Dementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with Dementia+17 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeMental Healthcare Support Worker
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaChild SafeguardingCare Certificate+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementMaintenanceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeSupport Worker / NHS Volunteer
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationNVQInfection Prevention & ControlVenepunctureMedication Administration+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareRehabilitation Patient CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceSupport Worker
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCare CertificateBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsManual HandlingPatient-Centred CareMedication AdministrationSafeguarding ProceduresCare Record KeepingSupport Worker
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Dementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with Dementia+6 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsQuantitative AnalysisRehabilitation Patient CareMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft Word
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What's the average time to fill a support worker role?
The average time to fill a support worker role is 77 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do support-workers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a support worker include: communication skills, customer service and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for support-workers?
Common licenses or certifications for support-workers include: Safeguarding Certification, First Aid and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to support-workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support-workers include: mental healthcare support worker, despatch department and health care support worker.
What level of education is common for a support worker?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a support worker in Sunderland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support-workers have 10 years of professional experience.
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