246716 Reablement Care & Support Worker

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay for evenings and weekends

26 days annual leave plus bank hols

Career average pension scheme

Discounted gym memberships and travel

Job summary

Wakefield Council is recruiting for a Care and Support Worker in the Reablement Team. You will help people regain independence in their own homes, with shifts across mornings and evenings on a 4-week rolling rota.

The role requires a full driving licence and access to a vehicle, with enhanced pay for evenings and weekends. Training is provided and you’ll join a compassionate, person-centred service.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grades D-G or Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English.
• Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• If you do not hold these qualifications, training and funding will be provided after probation.

Responsibilities

• Support recovery following illness, injury or hospital discharge.
• Relearn daily living skills in clients' homes.
• Work with health and social care professionals to coordinate care.
• Provide bridging and resettlement support while longer-term arrangements are made.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

GCSE D-G or Level 1 Maths/English

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Salary: £19,046.85 to £19,349.79 a year, pro rata

Join Our Reablement Team as a Care and Support Worker

Are you compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference? We are seeking Care and Support Workers to join our Reablement Service, supporting individuals to regain independence and confidence in their own homes.

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 Service

Our short-term, person-centred service supports individuals with disabilities or those recovering from illness.

We focus on:

• Relearning daily living skills
• 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

Training and Qualifications

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

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 Benefits

• Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

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

This 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.

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