Support-Workers for hire in Sunderland

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    2,696

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Customer Service6%
    Leadership5%
  • Education level

    Master's degree40%
    High school diploma or GED26%
    Bachelor's degree24%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years60%
    Less than a year20%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    Sunderland Care and Support
    Changing lives
    Coquet Trust
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years71%
    Less than a year14%
    2-5 years14%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,696 profiles for Support-Workers in Sunderland

Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

Support Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Sunderland: £33,509 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £26,269 – £42,743 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Health Care Support Worker

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Experience Working with Individuals with AutismDementia Care+14 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
  • Support Worker

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Dementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaCare ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationNVQBasic Life Support+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWord Processing
  • Mental Healthcare Support Worker

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaChild SafeguardingCare Certificate+7 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementMaintenanceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
  • SUPPORT WORKER

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceCOVID-19 ProtocolsFirst Aid CertificationReport WritingFood Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipPatient CareData ManagementReport WritingReport Generation
  • Grade 3 Support Worker

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationEHSMedication AdministrationMental Capacity Act 2005+4 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipShift ManagementTeam ManagementRota Coordination
  • Support Worker

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneCOSHH ComplianceReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Experience Working with Individuals with AutismPositive Behaviour Support Strategies+11 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeIT

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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 80 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, Care Certificate 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, grade 3 support worker and health care support worker.

What level of education is common for a support worker?

Master's degree 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 5 years of professional experience.

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