Care Assistant (Casual)

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Care Assistant (Casual) to support vulnerable adults with dementia at an established care home. The role involves providing personalized care and assisting with daily living tasks on a rota basis, including weekends. No prior qualifications are necessary as comprehensive training will be provided upon hiring. Enjoy competitive pay rates and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• No essential qualifications required; training will be provided.
• Comprehensive induction and training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with dementia in daily living tasks.
• Deliver high standards of care as part of a care team.
• Work on a rota basis including weekends and bank holidays.
• Maintain dignity, choice, control and respect for residents.

Job description

Overview

Hazel Garth is a Dementia Care Home based in Knottingley. We support vulnerable adults with 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 Care Assistant (Casual) 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.

Make a difference to someone\'s life - give them your care!

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

Details

• Job title: Care Assistant (Casual)
• Job reference: 243771
• Date posted: 21/08/2025
• Application closing date: 21/09/2025
• Location: Hazel Garth, Hazel Road, Knottingley, WF11 0LG
• Salary: £13.26 per hour, Grade 4
• Contractual hours: 0
• Basis: Ad-hoc
• Job category/type: Care, Casual/Relief

Responsibilities

• Support residents with dementia with daily living tasks and activities in a person-centred way.
• Deliver high standards of care as part of a care team.
• Work on a rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays, with associated enhanced pay where applicable.
• Maintain dignity, choice, control and respect for residents.

Qualifications and Training

• No essential qualifications required; a comprehensive induction and full training will be provided.
• Employer-funded qualification on successful completion of probation period.

How to apply

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