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Tyne and Wear

Support Work jobs in Sunderland.

Support workers underpin supported living, mental health recovery, learning disability and homelessness services, often on rotas that need short-notice cover. Actionus books support workers and senior support workers onto locum, temporary and permanent contracts with weekly online timesheets and weekly pay.

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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

  • Supported living
  • Mental health recovery services
  • Learning disability services
  • Homelessness and housing support

Common specialities

  • Mental health
  • Learning disabilities
  • Autism
  • Challenging behaviour
  • Substance misuse
  • Waking nights

Questions

Support Work work in Sunderland, answered.

What support work jobs are available in Sunderland?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent support work roles across Sunderland and the wider Tyne and Wear area, including supported living, mental health recovery services, learning disability services. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire support workers 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 support workers.
What registration do I need to work as a support work 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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