Reablement Care & Support Worker

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.

• Contract
  : 33.75 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

• 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

Our short-term, person-centred service supports individuals with disabilities or those recovering from illness. We focus on:

• Promoting independence
• Relearning daily living skills
• Providing dignified, respectful care
• Working collaboratively with health and social care professionals

• Bridging care while long-term arrangements are made
• Resettlement support following time away from home
• Emergency response during urgent situations

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.

Salary
:

£25,583 – £25,989 (FTE)- £13.26 to £13.47 per hour.

• Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
• Overtime opportunities

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.
• Please review the Council’s application guidance before applying. Only applicants who meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted.

If you are passionate about helping others and want to build a rewarding career in care, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help someone regain their independence.

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

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