Home Care Support Assistant – Evenings & Weekends

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, &

Bank holidays enhanced rates

Training and professional development

Wellbeing support

Transport discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking a dedicated Support Assistant to join the Peripatetic Service at Sherwood Court, Wakefield. The role is 21.00 hours per week, with a 2-week rolling rota and shifts from 08:00 to 14:00, including weekends and bank holidays with enhanced rates.

You will help people stay in their own homes, promote independence, and provide person-centred care such as washing, dressing, bathing, toileting, meals, and medication. Apply now for training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grades D–G in Maths and English.
• Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English.
• Full training provided for required qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to remain in their own homes.
• Promote independence and person-centred care (washing, dressing, bathing, toileting, meals & medication).
• Work collaboratively with professionals and agencies.
• Treat every person with dignity and respect.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Teamwork

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths & English (D-G)

Functional Skills Level 1 Maths & English

Level 2 Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Wakefield Council is seeking a dedicated Support Assistant to join the Peripatetic Service at Sherwood Court, Wakefield. The role is 21.00 hours per week, with a 2-week rolling rota and shifts from 08:00 to 14:00, including weekends and bank holidays with enhanced rates.

You will help people stay in their own homes, promote independence, and provide person-centred care such as washing, dressing, bathing, toileting, meals, and medication. Apply now for training and progression opportunities.