244082 - Care Co-ordinator
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,061.00 to £34,434.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | WF2 8HT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wakefield Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 244082 |
Summary
We are looking to recruit a Care Co-ordinator post within our Adults Safeguarding Team, to enable us to improve our services to Adults and Older People within the Wakefield District.
This is an opportunity to be part of a new and exciting challenge within the area of Adults Operations.
Working as part of an Adult Safeguarding Team you will be a:
A Champion within the Adult Safeguarding Team within the organisation
Provide specialist advice and coordination
Respond to concerns and make enquiries
Work with the person subject to abuse
Co-ordinate who will do what - e.g. criminal or disciplinary investigations
Work closely with CQC
What will be expected from me
You will play an important role in helping vulnerable people live as independently as possible.
Taking responsibility for assessments and re-assessments, identifying where vulnerable adults may be at risk.
You will be pro-active in establishing eligibility, signposting to relevant services, assessing and determining the level of need to create outcome plans that reflect a person-centred approach.
Essential requirements
Although it is not essential for you to have a social work degree qualification for these posts, it is essential you have knowledge of care management and understanding of the Care Act 2014.
It is also important that you are an organised individual who has current knowledge of all relevant legislation.
What can I expect
We offer a flexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week
Competitive holiday entitlement
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, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card and many more.
At Wakefield Council, we are committed to safeguarding, enabling independence and meeting the health and wellbeing needs of vulnerable people as a priority.
If you feel you have the qualities, enthusiasm and aspiration to be considered for the above position then we would like to hear from you.
Please check out our YouTube Channel with our Adult Social Care playlist - Explore Adult Social Care At Wakefield Council
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 Gillian Randall.
Tel: 01924 302682
E-mail: grandall@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
This is an opportunity to be part of a new and exciting challenge within the area of Adults Operations.
Working as part of an Adult Safeguarding Team you will be a:
A Champion within the Adult Safeguarding Team within the organisation
Provide specialist advice and coordination
Respond to concerns and make enquiries
Work with the person subject to abuse
Co-ordinate who will do what - e.g. criminal or disciplinary investigations
Work closely with CQC
What will be expected from me
You will play an important role in helping vulnerable people live as independently as possible.
Taking responsibility for assessments and re-assessments, identifying where vulnerable adults may be at risk.
You will be pro-active in establishing eligibility, signposting to relevant services, assessing and determining the level of need to create outcome plans that reflect a person-centred approach.
Essential requirements
Although it is not essential for you to have a social work degree qualification for these posts, it is essential you have knowledge of care management and understanding of the Care Act 2014.
It is also important that you are an organised individual who has current knowledge of all relevant legislation.
What can I expect
We offer a flexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week
Competitive holiday entitlement
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, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card and many more.
At Wakefield Council, we are committed to safeguarding, enabling independence and meeting the health and wellbeing needs of vulnerable people as a priority.
If you feel you have the qualities, enthusiasm and aspiration to be considered for the above position then we would like to hear from you.
Please check out our YouTube Channel with our Adult Social Care playlist - Explore Adult Social Care At Wakefield Council
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 Gillian Randall.
Tel: 01924 302682
E-mail: grandall@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