Care & Support Worker

Job description

Join Our Reablement Team as a Care and Support WorkerAre you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.

About the Role

Contract: 26.25 hours per week

Service: Operates 7 days a week, year-round

Location: Community-based care in service users' homes

Purpose: Support recovery following illness, injury, or hospital discharge

Working Pattern

4-week rolling rota

Morning shifts: 7:00am – 3:00pm

Evening shifts: 2:30pm – 10:30pm

Includes weekends and bank holidays

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential

About the ServiceOur short-term, person-centred service supports individuals with disabilities or those recovering from illness. We focus on:

Promoting independence

Relearning daily living skills

Providing dignified, respectful care

Working collaboratively with health and social care professionals

Additional support includes:

Bridging care while long-term arrangements are made

Resettlement support following time away from home

Emergency response during urgent situations

Training and QualificationsEssential:

GCSE Grades D–G or Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English

Desirable:

Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent). If you do not currently hold this qualification, full training and funding will be provided upon successful completion of your probation period.

Pay and BenefitsSalary:

Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays

Overtime opportunities

Additional Benefits:

Career average pension scheme

Discounted gym memberships and travel cards

Retail, food, and entertainment discounts

Occupational Health and Wellbeing services

Comprehensive induction and ongoing development

Important InformationThis post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. Applicants must demonstrate a proficient level of spoken English.

You must have the right to work in the UK and be able to provide evidence of this.

Only applicants who meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wakefield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English