243678 - Reablement Care & Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £18,150.10 i £18,438.14 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Grade 4 |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Knottingley, West Yorkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Wakefield Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 243678 |
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Join Our Reablement Team as a Care and Support Worker!
Are you caring, compassionate, and friendly?
Do you want to make a real difference in someone's life, offering them choice, control, dignity, and respect?
If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!
About the Role
We're looking for a Care and Support Worker to join our dedicated Reablement Service on a 26.25-hour per week contract. This essential service operates 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, delivering high-quality care to people in their own homes.
You'll be part of a team that helps individuals regain independence after illness, injury, or hospital discharge, supporting them to live safely and confidently at home.
Working Pattern
4-week rolling rota
AM shifts: 7:00am - 3:00pm
PM shifts: 2:30pm -10:30pm
Includes weekends and bank holidays
Driving licence and access to a vehicle required
About the Service
Our Reablement Service offers short-term, person-centred care to people with disabilities or those recovering from illness. We focus on:
Promoting independence
Relearning daily living skills
Providing dignity and respect
Working collaboratively with professionals and agencies
We also offer:
Bridging care while long-term packages are arranged
Resettlement support to help people adjust after time away from home
Emergency response care during times of urgent need
Training & Qualifications
Essential:
GCSE Grades D$úG in Maths and English
or
Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English
Desirable (but not required):
Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Don't have the Level 2 qualification? No problem!
We'll provide full training and fund your qualification after successful completion of your probation period.
Pay & Benefits
Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
Overtime opportunities
Employee Benefits include:
Career average pension scheme
Discounted gym memberships and travel cards
Offers across shopping, food, entertainment, and more
Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services
Comprehensive induction and ongoing personal development
Important Information
This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. You must demonstrate a proficient level of spoken English.
You must have the right to work in the UK and provide evidence of this.
Please read all guidance on the Council's website before completing your application. You must meet all essential criteria to be shortlisted.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about helping others and want to build a rewarding career in care, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and be the reason someone smiles tomorrow.
For further information, please contact Margarita Crofts/Debbie Seaman 07583962806/07464907721
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 friendly?
Do you want to make a real difference in someone's life, offering them choice, control, dignity, and respect?
If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!
About the Role
We're looking for a Care and Support Worker to join our dedicated Reablement Service on a 26.25-hour per week contract. This essential service operates 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, delivering high-quality care to people in their own homes.
You'll be part of a team that helps individuals regain independence after illness, injury, or hospital discharge, supporting them to live safely and confidently at home.
Working Pattern
4-week rolling rota
AM shifts: 7:00am - 3:00pm
PM shifts: 2:30pm -10:30pm
Includes weekends and bank holidays
Driving licence and access to a vehicle required
About the Service
Our Reablement Service offers short-term, person-centred care to people with disabilities or those recovering from illness. We focus on:
Promoting independence
Relearning daily living skills
Providing dignity and respect
Working collaboratively with professionals and agencies
We also offer:
Bridging care while long-term packages are arranged
Resettlement support to help people adjust after time away from home
Emergency response care during times of urgent need
Training & Qualifications
Essential:
GCSE Grades D$úG in Maths and English
or
Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English
Desirable (but not required):
Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Don't have the Level 2 qualification? No problem!
We'll provide full training and fund your qualification after successful completion of your probation period.
Pay & Benefits
Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
Overtime opportunities
Employee Benefits include:
Career average pension scheme
Discounted gym memberships and travel cards
Offers across shopping, food, entertainment, and more
Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services
Comprehensive induction and ongoing personal development
Important Information
This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. You must demonstrate a proficient level of spoken English.
You must have the right to work in the UK and provide evidence of this.
Please read all guidance on the Council's website before completing your application. You must meet all essential criteria to be shortlisted.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about helping others and want to build a rewarding career in care, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and be the reason someone smiles tomorrow.
For further information, please contact Margarita Crofts/Debbie Seaman 07583962806/07464907721
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