243093 - Support Worker
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,970.49 to £23,125.73 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2025 |
| Location: | Hemsworth, Pontefract |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wakefield Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 243093 |
Summary
Do you have experience working in care or providing informal care to a friend or family member?
Are you passionate about helping and supporting people?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our team at the Supported Living service we have a variation of contracted posts within Wakefield and the surrounding areas
As a Support Worker in the Supported Living Service you will be caring, adaptable and committed to making a positive difference to people’s lives. We are looking for an individual who is willing to learn and able to work as part of a team, you will be joining a supportive team and training will be provided.
Due to the nature of the role, support workers are required to have a flexible approach to cover duty rota as necessary, a typical rota includes early shifts / late shifts and you must be willing to work evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays and sleep ins – enhancements are paid on top of the basic salary, additional hours/ overtime may also be available on top of the contacted hours!
Responsibilities –
Supporting people with a learning disability in their own homes and enabling them to live as independent a life as possible.
To work as part of a team or independently in a range of community settings
Enabling and encouraging tenants to undertake daily living skills including cooking, and other household tasks.
Providing practical, personal, and emotional support, including intimate personal care.
Administering medications in line with the Directorate’s policy and procedures.
Requirements –
Driving license
NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent is desirable (not essential)
Willingness to achieve NVQ 3 in Care
Previous experience working in care – both work and personal experience is relevant
A can-do attitude with the ability to work as part of a team
There are lots of benefits which make up our employee package such as:
Support and access to high-quality training programmes to progress your career to the next level.
We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
Access to Wellbeing Coaching if required, Support for Carers, a Sense of Belonging.
Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
For further information please contact Natalie Utley on 01924 302680 or email nutley@wakefield.gov.uk
Want to Know More?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Natalie Utley.
Tel: 01924 302680
E-mail: nutley@wakefield.gov.uk
E-mail Correspondence
All correspondence regarding interviews and application progress will be sent via the e-mail address you have registered on this site with.
Please add the e-mail addresses below to your contacts or safe-senders list / check your junk mail folder to ensure that you don't miss important information regarding your application.
jobs@wakefield.gov.uk
hrdirect@wakefield.gov.uk
Safeguarding
Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Fluency Duty
This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post.
Probation
In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies.
Diversity
Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.
About Wakefield Council
Want to find out more about Wakefield Council, click here.
Happy to talk Flexible working
Are you passionate about helping and supporting people?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our team at the Supported Living service we have a variation of contracted posts within Wakefield and the surrounding areas
As a Support Worker in the Supported Living Service you will be caring, adaptable and committed to making a positive difference to people’s lives. We are looking for an individual who is willing to learn and able to work as part of a team, you will be joining a supportive team and training will be provided.
Due to the nature of the role, support workers are required to have a flexible approach to cover duty rota as necessary, a typical rota includes early shifts / late shifts and you must be willing to work evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays and sleep ins – enhancements are paid on top of the basic salary, additional hours/ overtime may also be available on top of the contacted hours!
Responsibilities –
Supporting people with a learning disability in their own homes and enabling them to live as independent a life as possible.
To work as part of a team or independently in a range of community settings
Enabling and encouraging tenants to undertake daily living skills including cooking, and other household tasks.
Providing practical, personal, and emotional support, including intimate personal care.
Administering medications in line with the Directorate’s policy and procedures.
Requirements –
Driving license
NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent is desirable (not essential)
Willingness to achieve NVQ 3 in Care
Previous experience working in care – both work and personal experience is relevant
A can-do attitude with the ability to work as part of a team
There are lots of benefits which make up our employee package such as:
Support and access to high-quality training programmes to progress your career to the next level.
We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
Access to Wellbeing Coaching if required, Support for Carers, a Sense of Belonging.
Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
For further information please contact Natalie Utley on 01924 302680 or email nutley@wakefield.gov.uk
Want to Know More?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Natalie Utley.
Tel: 01924 302680
E-mail: nutley@wakefield.gov.uk
E-mail Correspondence
All correspondence regarding interviews and application progress will be sent via the e-mail address you have registered on this site with.
Please add the e-mail addresses below to your contacts or safe-senders list / check your junk mail folder to ensure that you don't miss important information regarding your application.
jobs@wakefield.gov.uk
hrdirect@wakefield.gov.uk
Safeguarding
Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Fluency Duty
This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post.
Probation
In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies.
Diversity
Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.
About Wakefield Council
Want to find out more about Wakefield Council, click here.
Happy to talk Flexible working