Care and Support Workers

Wakefield Council; Ferrybridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking Care and Support Workers to join our Reablement Service, helping individuals regain independence and confidence in their own homes. You will deliver compassionate, reliable, person-centred care and work in partnership with health and social care professionals to support short-term needs and daily living skills.

A full driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential, and applicants must demonstrate proficient spoken English and the right to work in the UK; full

Qualifications

• GCSE D-G or Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English.
• Desirable Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to regain independence and confidence in their own homes.
• Provide compassionate, respectful care and work collaboratively with health and social care professionals.
• Bridge care while long‑term arrangements are made; provide resettlement support following time away from home; offer emergency response during urgent situations.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Committed to making a difference

Education

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

Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

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., 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:

• Promoting independence
• Relearning daily living skills
• Providing dignified, respectful care
• 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
• Emergency response during urgent situations

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

Desirable

• 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.

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.