Peripatetic Support Assistant - 247155

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

Are you caring, compassionate, and friendly?

Do you want to help others live independently with dignity, choice, and respect?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a dedicated Support Assistant to join our Peripatetic Service at Sherwood Court, Wakefield. This vital service operates 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, delivering high-quality care to people in their own homes.

About the Role

The post is for 21.00 hours per week

You’ll work on a 2-week rolling Rota, including:

• Morning shifts: 08:00 – 14:00
• Weekends and bank holidays (enhanced pay rates apply)

Salary 26,847- 27,274 (FTE) £13.92 to £14.14 per hour

This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.

Your role will include:

• Supporting individuals to remain in their own homes
• Promoting independence and person-centred care i.e. Washing/dressing/Bathing/Toileting/Meals & Medication
• Working collaboratively with professionals and agencies
• Treating every person with dignity and respect

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• GCSE Grades D–G in Math’s and English or
• Functional Skills Level 1 in Math’s 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.

We’ll support you with:

• Full training to deliver high standards of care
• Funded qualification upon successful completion of your probation period

Why Wakefield Council

• Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
• Support and access to high-quality training programmes to progress your career to the next level.
• Regular one-to-one meetings and strong support for your personal development
• 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).
• 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 and many more.

Fluency Duty

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.

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.

Applicants must demonstrate a proficient level of spoken English, as outlined in the job specification.

Please read the guidance on the Council’s website before completing your application.

You must meet all essential criteria to be shortlisted.

You must have the right to work in the UK and provide evidence at interview.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential

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.

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