243709 - Reablement Care & Support Worker (NIGHTS)
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £18,150.10 to £18,438.14 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 4, 26.25 hours, Permanent |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 September 2025 |
| Location: | Wakefield, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wakefield Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 243709 |
Summary
Make a Difference Every Night
Are you caring, compassionate, and committed to supporting others? We are recruiting Night Care & Support Workers to join our Reablement Service, which operates 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to vulnerable individuals across the district.
Key Responsibilities
You will contribute to a range of essential services that enable people to remain safely in their own homes:
Virtual Ward Service - Supporting patients at home who would otherwise be in hospital
Dementia Wraparound Service - Providing one-to-one night care in residential settings
Repositioning Service - Monitoring and preventing pressure sores overnight
Urgent Response Service - Delivering short-term care to prevent hospital admissions or support timely discharge
You will work collaboratively with professionals and agencies, always upholding dignity, respect, and national care standards.
Requirements
Essential:
GCSEs Grades D-G or Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English
Right to work in the UK (evidence required)
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable:
Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
If you do not currently hold this qualification, we will fund it following successful completion of your probation.
What We Offer
Enhanced pay for nights, weekends, and bank holidays
Overtime opportunities
Funded qualifications after probation
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
Career average pension scheme
Access to Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services
Employee Benefits Scheme, including discounts on:
Gym memberships
Travel cards
Shopping, food, entertainment, and more
How to Apply
Please review the guidance on the Council's website before submitting your application. To be shortlisted, you must meet all essential criteria.
For further information, contact:
Margarita Crofts - 07583 962806
Make a difference in someone's life - your care matters.
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 margarita Crofts.
Tel: 07583962806
E-mail: mcrofts@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 caring, compassionate, and committed to supporting others? We are recruiting Night Care & Support Workers to join our Reablement Service, which operates 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to vulnerable individuals across the district.
Key Responsibilities
You will contribute to a range of essential services that enable people to remain safely in their own homes:
Virtual Ward Service - Supporting patients at home who would otherwise be in hospital
Dementia Wraparound Service - Providing one-to-one night care in residential settings
Repositioning Service - Monitoring and preventing pressure sores overnight
Urgent Response Service - Delivering short-term care to prevent hospital admissions or support timely discharge
You will work collaboratively with professionals and agencies, always upholding dignity, respect, and national care standards.
Requirements
Essential:
GCSEs Grades D-G or Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English
Right to work in the UK (evidence required)
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable:
Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
If you do not currently hold this qualification, we will fund it following successful completion of your probation.
What We Offer
Enhanced pay for nights, weekends, and bank holidays
Overtime opportunities
Funded qualifications after probation
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
Career average pension scheme
Access to Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services
Employee Benefits Scheme, including discounts on:
Gym memberships
Travel cards
Shopping, food, entertainment, and more
How to Apply
Please review the guidance on the Council's website before submitting your application. To be shortlisted, you must meet all essential criteria.
For further information, contact:
Margarita Crofts - 07583 962806
Make a difference in someone's life - your care matters.
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 margarita Crofts.
Tel: 07583962806
E-mail: mcrofts@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