Dementia Care Assistant — Flexible Rotas & Training

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Training and development

Overtime opportunities

Enhanced weekend rates

Job summary

Wakefield Council is recruiting a 21‑hour Care Assistant to support residents with dementia at Hazel Garth. The role focuses on compassionate, person‑centred care and helping residents maintain dignity and choice in daily living.

The post offers pro rata annual salary between £15,237.49 and £15,479.84, plus enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays, with full induction and funded qualification after probation. Applicants contact Alastair Kirk for more information.

Qualifications

• Experience in care is desirable.
• Ability to work in a compassionate, person‑centred way.
• Willingness to work on a rota including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living tasks in a Dementia Care Home.
• Deliver person‑centred care to residents to maintain dignity and choice.
• Work 21 hours per week on a rota basis, with enhanced weekend/bank holiday rates.

Job description

Wakefield Council is recruiting a 21‑hour Care Assistant to support residents with dementia at Hazel Garth. The role focuses on compassionate, person‑centred care and helping residents maintain dignity and choice in daily living.

The post offers pro rata annual salary between £15,237.49 and £15,479.84, plus enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays, with full induction and funded qualification after probation. Applicants contact Alastair Kirk for more information.