244474 - Care Assistant

Wakefield Council; Horbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking an experienced Care Assistant for their Dovecote Lodge Care Team. The role focuses on providing person-centred care in a Rehab and Recovery Unit, enabling service users to maintain independence and dignity. Candidates should have an NVQ 2 in Social Care or be working towards it, as well as two years of experience with older adults. The position offers flexible working patterns and support for career progression, along with a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training offers

Flexible working patterns

Discounted leisure facilities

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years’ experience of working with older adults and an understanding of their differing complex care needs.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Rehab and Recovery Unit and provide person‑centred care and support for the service users.
• Communicate the needs of service users to management and maintain good relations between service users, staff, and visitors.
• Enable the service users to maintain or regain their independence, individuality, and dignity.

Skills

Understanding of Safe manual handling techniques

Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults

Education

NVQ 2 in Social Care or working towards

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Care Assistant as part of our Dovecote Lodge Care Team.

What will be expected from me?

The purpose of this role is to support our Rehab and Recovery Unit and provide person‑centred care and support for our service users.

What I might be doing?

• Work within the Rehab and Recovery Unit and provide person‑centred care and support for the service users within this unit.
• Communicate the needs of service users to management and maintain good relations between service users, staff, and visitors to the unit.
• Enable the service users in the unit to maintain or regain their independence, individuality, and dignity.

Why Wakefield Council?

We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career. We offer a flexible full‑time working pattern. Support and access to high‑quality training offers to help progress your career to the next level. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that a resilient team needs a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. Access to a range of employee support products. Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard). The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12‑weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Essential requirements

• NVQ 2 in Social Care or working towards.
• An understanding of Safe manual handling techniques.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults.
• A minimum of two years’ experience of working with older adults and an understanding of their differing complex care needs.

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 Kirsty Henry.

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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.

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