Peripatetic Support Assistant

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you caring, compassionate, and friendly?

Do you want to help others live independently with dignity, choice, and respect?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a dedicated Support Assistant to join our Peripatetic Service at Delacy Gardens, Pontefract. 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 2-week rolling rota, including:

• Evening shifts: 15:00 - 22:00
• Salary 25,583–25,989 (FTE) and £28,598–£31,537 (FTE) £13.26 to £13.47 per hour.
• Weekends and bank holidays (enhanced pay rates apply)

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

Essential:

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

Desirable (but not required):

• Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

If you 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.

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

• Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
• Support and access to high‑quality training programmes to progress your career to the next level
• Regular one‑to‑one meetings and strong support for your personal development
• 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
• Access to wellbeing coaching if required, support for carers, a sense of belonging
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), Metro Card)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise programme, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more

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, as outlined in the job specification. Please read the guidance on the Council’s website before completing your application.

You must meet all essential criteria to be shortlisted. You must have the right to work in the UK and provide evidence at interview. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Debbie Seaman.

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Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six‑month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies.

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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