Care Assistant-244067

Wakefield Council; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council authority is looking for a Care Assistant to work 16 hours per week at Hazel Garth, a Dementia Care Home in Knottingley. The position involves supporting vulnerable adults with Dementia, and although prior qualifications are not required, training will be provided. The role includes working weekends and bank holidays, ensuring quality care, with a competitive salary of £13.26–£13.47 per hour plus enhancements. Enjoy a career making a difference in people’s lives.

Benefits

Career average pension scheme

Employee Benefits scheme

Access to Occupational Health Unit

Strong commitment to training and development

Qualifications

• No essential qualifications required for the position; training will be provided.
• Ability to deliver person-centred care.
• Willingness to work weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults with a diagnosis of Dementia.
• Work alongside experienced Dementia care staff.
• Participate in a rota-based working schedule.

Skills

Caring attitude

Compassion

Friendliness

Job description

Are you caring, compassionate, and friendly?

Do you want to make a difference to someone’s life, giving them choice, control, dignity and respect?

If so, then we may have the right position for you!

Hazel Garth is a Dementia Care Home based in Knottingley. At Hazel Garth we support vulnerable adults who have a diagnosis of Dementia and provide high levels of care to ensure that our residents have the best quality of life in their later years.

We are recruiting a 16‑hour Care Assistant to work alongside our experienced Dementia care staff. The position will help you gain invaluable skills to deliver person‑centred care at every opportunity. The hours of work are on a rota basis, and the position does include weekends and bank holidays with enhanced rates of pay.

If you don’t have the essential qualifications for the position don’t worry!

The successful candidate will be given a comprehensive induction programme, full training to deliver high standards of care, and we will fund the qualification for you on successful completion of the probation period.

With a starting salary £13.26‑£13.47 per hour, enhancements for weekend and bank holiday working, plus overtime opportunities and 25 days holiday why wouldn’t you want to choose a career in care?

Benefits

• A career average pension scheme
• Employee Benefits scheme
• Access to OHU
• A strong commitment to training and development

Make a difference to someone’s life – give them your care!

For further information, please contact Patrycja Walesiak on 01977 722405.

Contact

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 Patrycja Walesiak.

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