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Tyne and Wear

Adult Social Care jobs in Sunderland.

Adult social care covers residential and nursing homes, supported living, domiciliary services and reablement teams, where consistent staffing directly affects CQC and Care Inspectorate outcomes. Actionus places carers, senior carers and care coordinators into locum, temporary and permanent roles with DBS, right-to-work and training evidence checked before the first shift.

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Hiring in Sunderland

What the Sunderland market looks like.

Sunderland and South Tyneside operate as one trust with services deliberately split between the two sites, so many roles involve working across both. The wider North East system is well connected by road and Metro, widening the practical travel radius.

Major employers in Tyne and Wear

  • —South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
  • —County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Sunderland City Council adult social care

Also covering

South Shields · Washington · Durham · Gateshead · Seaham · Newcastle upon Tyne

Typical settings

  • Residential and nursing homes
  • Supported living services
  • Domiciliary and reablement teams
  • Day services

Common specialities

  • Elderly care
  • Dementia care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Complex care
  • Reablement
  • End of life care

Questions

Adult Social Care work in Sunderland, answered.

What adult social care jobs are available in Sunderland?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent adult social care roles across Sunderland and the wider Tyne and Wear area, including residential and nursing homes, supported living services, domiciliary and reablement teams. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire adult social care staff in Sunderland?
Actionus works with social care employers across Sunderland and the wider Tyne and Wear area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring adult social care staff.
What registration do I need to work as a adult social care professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Sunderland?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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