Peripatetic Support Assistant - 247233

Wakefield Council; Peacehaven; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Full training

Qualification funded after probation

Generous holiday entitlement

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Job summary

Wakefield Council in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Support Assistant to join our Peripatetic Service at Sherwood Court, Wakefield. This vital service operates 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, delivering high-quality care to people in their own homes.

The post is for 21.00 hours per week, on a 4-week rolling rota including morning shifts 07:00 – 14:00 and evening shifts 16:00 – 23:00, with weekends and bank holidays (enhanced pay rates apply).

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (D-G) or Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
• Desirable: Level 2 Health & Social Care (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Help individuals stay living in their own homes.
• Promote independence and person-centred care (washing/dressing/bathing/Toileting/meals & medication).
• Collaborate with professionals and other agencies.
• Treat every person with dignity and respect.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths & English (D-G)

Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths & English

Level 2 Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Salary: £15,237.48 to £15,479.83 a year, pro rata

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.

About the Role:

We're looking for a dedicated Support Assistant to join our Peripatetic Service at Sherwood Court, Wakefield. This vital service operates 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, delivering high-quality care to people in their own homes.

The post is for 21.00 hours per week

You’ll work on a 4-week rolling Rota, including:

Morning shifts: 07:00 - 14:00

Evening shifts: 16:00 - 23:00

Which includes Weekends and bank holidays (enhanced pay rates apply)

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting individuals to remain in their own homes
• Promoting independence and person- centred care i.e. Washing/dressing/Bathing/Toileting/Meals & Medication
• Working collaboratively with professionals and agencies
• Treating every person with dignity and respect

This is more than a job - it's a chance to make a meaningful impact.

We'll support you with:

• Full training to deliver high standards of care
• Funded qualification upon successful completion of your probation period

What can I expect?

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leavE
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more

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.

Tel: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Essential requirements:

GCSE Grades D-G in Maths and English orFunctional Skills Level 1 in Maths and EnglishA full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essentialDesirable (but not required):Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)Don't have the Level 2 qualification, No problem! We'll provide full training and fund your qualification after successful completion of your probation period.