Support-Workers for hire in Sunderland
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organisational Skills6%Leadership6%Education level
Master's degree30%Bachelor's degree28%High school diploma or GED26%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years10%6-10 years30%Current company
Sunderland Care and Support
Swanton care
Time at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years28%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: 31 Aug 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sunderland: £33,892 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,141 – £43,941 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Mental Health Support Worker
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresUK GDPRChild SafeguardingFood SafetyCare Certificate+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsRecord KeepingCare & Support Worker
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesDumper OperationLean+7 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMental Healthcare Support Worker
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementMaintenanceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeSupport Worker
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesGood Clinical Practice (GCP)HCPC+9 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsDe-Escalation TechniquesRisk AssessmentMultidisciplinary CollaborationInfection Prevention & ControlSupport Worker
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationHoistsSafeguarding ProceduresDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaManual Handling of Patients+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsLearning Disability Service ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with Disabilities(Health Care Assistant/Support Care Worker)
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
End-Of-Life CareWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsNutritionMedication AdministrationHospice CarePalliative Care Expertise+2 moreSkills
Microsoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordRecord KeepingPresentation SoftwareCustomer ServiceWord Processing
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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, organisational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a support worker?
Common licenses or certifications for support-workers include: Safeguarding Certification, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to support-workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support-workers include: senior support worker and mental healthcare 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 12 years of professional experience.
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