Care & Support Worker

Wakefield Council

Care & Support Worker

£16951

Wakefield Council, St Johns, Wakefield

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 19 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 0217b7888c614c71b49946f208a6d775

Full Job Description

Our Reablement Service is recruiting a number of Care & Support Workers working nights to ensure that the care we provide is continuous and responsive to the most vulnerable people in our district. These positions are permanent working 26.25 hours each week during the hours of 11pm - 6.30am.

If you don't have the essential qualifications for the position don't worry!

The successful candidate will be given a comprehensive induction programme, full training to deliver high standards of care, and we will fund the qualification for you on successful completion of the probation period. The position will help you gain invaluable skills to deliver person centred care at every opportunity, supporting people who use our service

This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post holder is required to demonstrate a proficient level of fluency under the Duty as detailed within the job specification for the post"

Do you want to make a difference to someone's life, giving them choice, control, dignity and respect?

With a starting salary of £23,500 to £23,893 (FTE), enhancements for weekend and bank holiday working, plus overtime opportunities and 26 days holiday (FTE) why wouldn't you want to choose a career in care?

There are lots of other benefits which make up our overall employee package too, such as:

A career average pension scheme
Enhanced rates of pay for evenings / weekends
Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working
Employee Benefits scheme such as discounted gym membership, and travel cards and discounts and offers across media and telecoms, entertainment, health and leisure, services for your home, shopping, food and drink and vehicle benefits
Access to Occupational Health including Health and Wellbeing Services
A comprehensive Induction Programme, regular one-to-one meetings, and a strong commitment to your personal development

Make a difference to someone's life - give them your care!

You must have the right to work in the UK and bring evidence along to prove this.