Sunderland Home Care Associates

27/04/2026

We are looking for Learning Disability Support Workers to work across Sunderland. You must be fully flexible to work all shifts; days, evenings, night shift, sleep ins and weekends.
No experience necessary as all staff will receive a comprehensive induction.

08/04/2026

April is World Autism Acceptance Month 🧩

We are supporting because we believe in creating a more inclusive and understanding environment for everyone, both within our company and beyond.
It is an opportunity for everyone to come together and raise awareness, acceptance and create a society where autistic people are supported and understood.
By raising awareness, we help foster a society that values diversity, embraces different ways of thinking and creates supportive environments where everyone can thrive.
This month is an opportunity to challenge misconceptions, celebrate the unique strengths of autistic individuals and advocate for equal opportunities and respect for all.

04/04/2026

Wishing you all a Happy Easter 🐰🐰

23/03/2026

We are looking for Learning Disability Support Workers to work across Sunderland. You must be fully flexible to work all shifts; days, evenings, night shift, sleep ins and weekends.
No experience necessary as all staff will receive a comprehensive induction.
⏰ Part time and full time positions available.
💰 £12.60 per hour.
💰 Sleep in rate: £91.52.
💰 £500 joining bonus (conditions may apply).
🏖️ 5.6 weeks paid holidays.
🚗Female and Male drivers (not essential)
As a key member of the team your job role will require you to use own initiative and make decisions within remits of the role. Respond to situations in the absence of senior staff. Communicate appropriately, both verbally and in writing and to respect confidentiality. Support people with a learning disability to maintain relationships and social networks. Encourage individuals we support to make healthy lifestyle choices.
If you have a passion for care and can demonstrate strong communication skills, patience, care, empathy and good listening skills then please get in touch by sending your CV to recruitment@sunderland2020.com or give us a call to chat with our recruitment team on 0191 510 8366

19/03/2026

Kris and Gemma.
Our onsite trainers ready to deliver in-house NAPPI courses to our staff

19/03/2026

Everyone at Haddington Vale enjoyed celebrating
🍀St Patrick's Day 🍀

11/02/2026

We are looking for Learning Disability Support Workers to work across Sunderland. You must be fully flexible to work all shifts; days, evenings, night shift, sleep ins and weekends.
No experience necessary as all staff will receive a comprehensive induction.
⏰ Part time and full time positions available.
💰 £12.60 per hour.
💰 Sleep in rate: £91.52.
💰 £500 joining bonus (conditions may apply).
🏖️ 5.6 weeks paid holidays.
🚗Female and Male drivers (not essential)
As a key member of the team your job role will require you to use own initiative and make decisions within remits of the role. Respond to situations in the absence of senior staff. Communicate appropriately, both verbally and in writing and to respect confidentiality. Support people with a learning disability to maintain relationships and social networks. Encourage individuals we support to make healthy lifestyle choices.
If you have a passion for care and can demonstrate strong communication skills, patience, care, empathy and good listening skills then please get in touch by sending your CV to recruitment@sunderland2020.com or give us a call to chat with our recruitment team on 0191 510 8366.

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

We are recruiting for a qualified and experienced Trainer in Sunderland. You will be mainly training our Support Workers; therefore you will need a good knowledge and understanding of working in social care with vulnerable adults including those with learning disabilities and complex needs.

The Company

SHCA is an employee-owned local company with a strong “People Before Profit” ethos. It was formed in 1994 with a team of 20 people providing home care services. We now employ approximately 200 staff in the area.

Any profits are spent on providing a better service & towards rewarding our staff. We also support local community projects & we have donated to many good causes.

Staff get free shares in the company & ,whenever possible, a summer and Christmas bonus. Employee ownership gives employees a real stake in the company, increasing their commitment and helping to raise staff retention and the quality of service provided.

Principle Duties

You will be working within an already successful training team and must be able to research and contribute to the development of future courses.

Work with management to understand the needs of learners and create and implement development plans to address both short and long-term requirements with a focus on addressing any skills gaps and meeting the needs of our staff.

Deliver mandatory and other training courses as required within a classroom / group based environment which include: Medication, Health & Safety, Emergency Aid, Dementia, Infection Control, Moving & Assisting, MCA/DoLS, Safeguarding, Pressure Area Care, Learning Disabilities, Autism and NAPPI.

Within the context of Sunderland Home Care Associates, the post holder will be responsible for training new recruits in line with the Care Certificate, as well as refresher training to existing staff.

You will be expected to have a good knowledge and understanding of all current courses within the Care Certificate and deliver these with passion and enthusiasm.

Deliver courses linked to on-going development programmes

Work with the team to ensure all training is planned, booked, communicated and recorded efficiently.

Note: there will be additional specific training duties added to this depending on skill set and needs of the business. These will include the following:

Developing new courses and materials

Delivering to a variety of levels of staff in the Care Sector

Attending events and meetings

Am I the right person for the job? Do I have:

Passion and enthusiasm to raise the standard of quality of care

Previous experience of teaching/training within a health and social care setting

Experience in working within the Health & Social Care Sector

Training experience & qualifications

A minimum Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or willing to work towards Level 4 in Education and Training

Excellent communication skills both written, digital and verbal

Proven experience in providing quality assurance systems and processes

Please note that the successful candidate must be fit and able: This job requires low level physical activity and the trainer must be able to demonstrate techniques.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave
Employee stock ownership plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Profit sharing

31/12/2025

Raise a toast to yesterday's achievements and tomorrow's future.
Wishing you all the best for 2026🥂

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all