Reablement Care & Support Worker - 246878

Wakefield Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Discounts & wellbeing benefits

Induction & development

Job summary

Wakefield Council is recruiting a Care and Support Worker to join our Reablement Service in the community. You will help individuals regain independence in their own homes, supporting recovery after illness or hospital discharge.

The role is 26.25 hours per week with a 4-week rolling rota and shifts across mornings and evenings, including weekends and bank holidays. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE D–G or Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English.
• Desirable: Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Training and funding provided on probation completion.

Responsibilities

• Support recovery after illness, injury or hospital discharge.
• Relearn daily living skills and promote independence at home.
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Team player

Education

GCSE D–G or Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English

Level 2 in Health & Social Care (Desirable)

Job description

Reablement Care & Support Worker - 246878

Company:

Company: Wakefield Council

Salary: £19,046.85 to £19,349.79 a year, pro rata

Join Our Reablement Team as a Care and Support Worker

Are you compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference? We are seeking Care and Support Workers to join our Reablement Service, supporting individuals to regain independence and confidence in their own homes.

About the Role

Contract: 26.25 hours per week

Service: Operates 7 days a week, year-round

Location: Community-based care in service users’ homes

Purpose: Support recovery following illness, injury, or hospital discharge

Working Pattern

• 4-week rolling rota
• Morning shifts: 7:00am – 3:00pm
• Evening shifts: 2:30pm – 10:30pm
• Includes weekends and bank holidays
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential

About the Service

• Relearning daily living skills
• Working collaboratively with health and social care professionals

Additional support includes:

• Bridging care while long-term arrangements are made
• Resettlement support following time away from home

Pay and Benefits

• Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Additional Benefits:

• Career average pension scheme
• Discounted gym memberships and travel cards
• Retail, food, and entertainment discounts
• Occupational Health and Wellbeing services
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing development

This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. Applicants must demonstrate a proficient level of spoken English.

You must have the right to work in the UK and be able to provide evidence of this.

07583 962806 / 07464 907721

Training and Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE Grades D–G or Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English
• Desirable: Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• If you do not currently hold this qualification, full training and funding will be provided upon successful completion of your probation period.