Peripatetic Home Care Support Specialist

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay evenings/weekends/bank-hH

26 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

LGPS

Wellbeing coaching

Discounts on leisure facilities

Job summary

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council is seeking a dedicated Support Assistant to join the Peripatetic Service in Delacy Gardens, Pontefract. The role is 24.50 hours per week with a 4-week rolling rota and shifts from 07:00–15:00 and 15:00–23:00.

Salary is 26,847–27,274 FTE (£13.92–£14.14 per hour). You will support individuals to remain at home, promote independence with dignity and respect, and work with professionals to provide high-quality person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Essential GCSEs or Functional Skills in Maths and English at the requested levels.
• Desirable Level 2 Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Full training provided during probation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals to remain in their own homes.
• Promoting independence and person-centred care (washing/dressing/bathing/toileting/meals & medications).
• Working collaboratively with professionals and agencies.
• Treating every person with dignity and respect.

Skills

Independence support

Person-centred care

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE Maths & English D–G

Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths & English

Level 2 Health & Social Care (Desirable)

Job description

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council is seeking a dedicated Support Assistant to join the Peripatetic Service in Delacy Gardens, Pontefract. The role is 24.50 hours per week with a 4-week rolling rota and shifts from 07:00–15:00 and 15:00–23:00.

Salary is 26,847–27,274 FTE (£13.92–£14.14 per hour). You will support individuals to remain at home, promote independence with dignity and respect, and work with professionals to provide high-quality person-centred care.