Equipment Officer - Community Equipment Service

All applicants must have a full UK driving licence that allows them to drive a manual vehicle, As part of the Community Equipment Service we are looking to recruit an Equipment Officer to work alongside existing team members, to deliver, fit, demonstrate and maintain equipment to support customers in their homes. Candidates must possess a full driving licence and be prepared to work Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 1700. As an Equipment Officer, you will support the business in delivering and demonstrating pieces of equipment to assessed customers, as well as assisting to carry out repairs when necessary and collect equipment when it is no longer needed. A willingness to drive vans is essential., Privacy Notice.pdf (97.64 KB) SCAS Employee Benefits List FINAL.pdf (729.66 KB) Information for candidates.doc (63.5 KB) Purpose&Values2024.pdf (78.27 KB) JD - Equipment Officer 2026.docx (40.18 KB) PS Equipment Officer NEW Nov 2024.docx (37.94 KB)

• Outstanding communication skills
• Excellent customer care
• The ability to work under pressure
• Full UK driving licence
• A positive caring outlook and enabling attitude
• Good IT skills
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Enjoy a challenge and be flexible in your approach to work
Are you a person who is driven and motivated? The role of an Equipment Officer is extremely rewarding and in return we offer:
• Induction which will support you in your own personal development
• We offer 37 hours per week
  
  Sunderland Care and Support is one of the largest providers of social care services within the North East delivering a range of services on behalf of Sunderland City Council. We provide person centred innovative services that improve the lives of the people we serve.
Our mission is to provide customers with the care and support they need to live happy, healthy and successful lives. We value all our staff and believe investing in them through training and development forms the foundation to deliver excellence in care. A job with us not only makes a difference to our customers lives, but can also be lifechanging for you.


• A starting salary of £28,598 - £31,022 (pro rata if working less than 37 hours per week)
• Designated rota pattern including weekends, and bank holidays
• Excellent training opportunities
• A pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Career development opportunities
• A positive and rewarding job role and culture
• Probationary period
• Regular 1-1 supervision
• Annual appraisal
Please ensure you refer to the Job Description and the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification when completing the online application form, as this information is used to select candidates for interview. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notification as you will not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder. We will contact candidates to arrange an appropriate time to carry out an interview. If you are successful following the interview process appointments will be made subject to two satisfactory references and DBS check.