Jobs fair to showcase careers in care

Those looking for careers in social care can take advantage of a free recruitment fair showcasing opportunities in the sector later this month.

Sunderland Care and Support (SCAS), one of the largest social care providers in the region, will hold a recruitment fayre on Thursday 24 October at the Leechmere Centre, where attendees will be able to find out more about working in care, meet staff and senior managers, and even get support with applying for roles.

Councillor Kelly Chequer, Sunderland City Council's Cabinet member for Health, Wellbeing and Safer Communities, said: "As a leading provider of adult care services for some of the most vulnerable individuals in our community, SCAS operates a diverse range of vital services designed to support those with conditions ranging from autism to mental health challenges to complex needs.

"The people working in these roles make a huge difference to people's lives and if you think you could be one of them, I would encourage you to come along to this recruitment event to find out more about a rewarding career in social care."

Among the roles being recruited as SCAS are jobs relating to:

Supported Living Services
Day Services
Short Breaks
Planned Care and Reablement Services
Community Equipment
Community and Bed-Based Intermediate Care
Digital and Telecare Services
Business Relationship Teams

The Sunderland Care and Support Recruitment Fayre will be held at the Leechmere Centre, Carrmere Road, Sunderland, SR2 9TQ on Thursday 24 October from 4-8pm.

Anyone interested in finding out more is welcome to drop in during the session.