Support Worker x2

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Wakefield is seeking a Support Worker to provide care in the Supported Living Service. The role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities, enabling independence, and providing emotional and practical support. Candidates should be adaptable and willing to achieve NVQ qualifications. This position offers flexible shifts and benefits such as access to training programs and wellbeing coaching.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training programmes

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Discounted leisure memberships

Wellbeing coaching

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in care is relevant.
• Willingness to achieve NVQ 3 in Care.
• A can-do attitude with the ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people with a learning disability in their own homes.
• Enabling tenants to undertake daily living skills.
• Providing practical, personal and emotional support.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Do you have experience working in care or providing informal care to a friend or family member? Are you passionate about helping and supporting people? If so, we would love to hear from you! We are seeking an enthusiastic and self‑motivated individual to join our team at the Supported Living service we have a variation of contracted posts within Wakefield and the surrounding areas.

As a Support Worker in the Supported Living Service you will be caring, adaptable and committed to making a positive difference to people's lives. We are looking for an individual who is willing to learn and able to work as part of a team, you will be joining a supportive team and training will be provided.

Due to the nature of the role, support workers are required to have a flexible approach to cover duty rota as necessary; a typical rota includes early shifts/late shifts and you must be willing to work evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays and sleep‑in duties. Enhancements are paid on top of the basic salary; additional hours/overtime may also be available on top of the contracted hours.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting people with a learning disability in their own homes and enabling them to live as independently as possible.
• Working as part of a team or independently in a range of community settings.
• Enabling and encouraging tenants to undertake daily living skills, including cooking and other household tasks.
• Providing practical, personal and emotional support, including intimate personal care.
• Administering medications in line with the Directorates policy and procedures.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent is desirable (not essential).
• Willingness to achieve NVQ 3 in Care.
• Previous experience working in care, both work and personal experience is relevant.
• A can‑do attitude with the ability to work as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Support and access to high‑quality training programmes to progress your career to the next level.
• Commitment to supporting the wellbeing of staff; resilient teams need good work‑life balance and supportive leadership.
• Access to wellbeing coaching if required, support for carers and a sense of belonging.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to excellent leisure facilities, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers and more.

For further information please contact Tammy Snowden on 01924 302680 or email [e-mail].

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 Tammy Snowden.

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