Home-Based Support Assistant: Empower Independence at Home

Wakefield Council; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Ottawa is seeking a dedicated Support Assistant to join their Peripatetic Service. The role involves providing high-quality care to individuals in their homes, ensuring independence and dignity. Applicants should have GCSEs in Math and English or equivalent functional skills. Enhanced pay for evenings and weekends is offered, alongside career development and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays

Access to high-quality training programmes

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Discounted leisure facilities membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• GCSE grades D–G in Math’s and English or Functional Skills Level 1 in Math’s and English.
• Proficient spoken English skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to remain in their own homes.
• Promote independence and person-centred care.
• Work collaboratively with professionals and agencies.
• Treat every person with dignity and respect.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Friendly

Proficient level of spoken English

Education

GCSE Grades D-G in Math and English

Functional Skills Level 1 in Math and English

Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

A local government authority in Ottawa is seeking a dedicated Support Assistant to join their Peripatetic Service. The role involves providing high-quality care to individuals in their homes, ensuring independence and dignity. Applicants should have GCSEs in Math and English or equivalent functional skills. Enhanced pay for evenings and weekends is offered, alongside career development and wellbeing support.