Home Support Worker - South and North Short Term and Urgent Support and Mobile Response

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage & travel time reimbursement

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Paid training time

Health care access

Job summary

Kirklees Council is recruiting Home Support Workers to join our Short Term and Urgent Support teams across Kirklees. You’ll help rehabilitate people to be as independent as possible and support them in their homes after hospital discharge or after a fall.

Your role involves assisting with therapy and exercise plans, outdoor mobility, personal care and meal support, with a focus on flexible 21, 25 or 28-hour contracts and travel across North and South Kirklees.

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving licence and be willing to travel across Kirklees.
• Commitment to safeguarding and DBS checks as part of the recruitment process.
• Caring and compassionate approach with ability to work in a dynamic, supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals discharged from hospital to regain independence.
• Provide urgent support after a fall and assist with therapy/exercise plans.
• Assist with personal care, meal support, mobility and medication assistance.
• Deliver care in clients' homes and travel across North and South Kirklees.

Job description

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Adults & Health

Service Area

Adults Social Care Operation

Hours

21, 25, 28

Number of Jobs

Numerous

Location(s)

Across Kirklees, Huddersfield and surrounding areas, Dewsbury and surrounding areas

Position type

Permanent

Grade

5

Salary

See advert for details

Advert Wording

Please be aware that the current minimum salary threshold for Support Worker roles to apply for a visa via the Skilled Worker route is £25,000 . The hours of this job means that it does not meet sponsorship requirements. Please see for more information.

Are you a caring and compassionate individual looking to make a real difference in people's lives?

Then join our amazing Home Support Team at Kirklees Council! We are expanding our service and have exciting opportunities for you to become a Home Support Worker in our Short Term and Urgent Support teams across Kirklees.

As a Home Support Worker, you'll be an essential part of our mission to help rehabilitate individuals to be as independent as possible.

From assisting those recently discharged from the hospital to providing urgent support after a fall, your dedication will play a crucial role in preventing hospital admissions and supporting people in their homes.

Your workday will be dynamic and diverse, encompassing various tasks such as supporting therapy and exercise plans, outdoor mobility practice, personal care, medication assistance, meal support, and more.

Every individual we support is unique, and you'll have the opportunity to listen to their stories and experiences, making each day truly remarkable.

At Kirklees Home Support, we foster a strong sense of teamwork, where we collaborate closely to ensure the best possible care for our clients.

You'll be part of a supportive environment, sharing knowledge and skills to help people achieve their goals and live life to the fullest.

We understand the importance of flexibility, which is why we offer a selection of different shift patterns including 21 and 25 hour contracts across both North and South Kirklees and 28 hours with Mobile Response.

Salary for 21 hours: £14,520.08 - £14,750.51 per annum plus 7% enhancement = £15,536.48 - £15,783.04

Salary for 25 hours: £17,285.81 - £17,560.14 per annum plus 7% enhancement = £18,495.81 - £18,789.34

Salary for 28 hours: £19,360.11 - £19,667.35 per annum plus 7% enhancement = £20,715.31 - £21,044.06

Hourly rate including 7% enhancement is £14.19 - £14.41

We provide paid full shifts, mileage and travel time reimbursement, generous annual leave, mobile phones, and funded DBS checks.

You'll also have access to Employee Health Care, paid training time (including accredited training), and a range of other benefits, including a pension scheme and staff discount schemes.

Working for our team opens up exciting opportunities for personal development and career progression, allowing you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on people's lives.

Please note: Travel is a requirement of this job, and it is therefore essential that you hold a full and valid driving licence and ideally have use of your own car. (Exceptions may be made for disabled applicants).

If you're ready to join a supportive and fulfilling team where your compassion and dedication will be truly valued, don't miss this chance to make a real difference.

If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Alison Hakier on or Suzanne Jackson on

Please note this is a rolling advert that will close once all the roles are filled.

Alison Hakier is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: [phone] and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We encourage you to read our

Closing date

30 September 2026, 11:55 PM

Important Information

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