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Are you caring, compassionate, and friendly? 

Do you want to make a difference to someone’s life, giving them choice, control, dignity and respect? 

If so, then we may have the right position for you!

Our Peripatetic Service are seeking to appoint 1x Care & Support Assistant, working 25.50 hours per week in De Lacy gardens. This essential service works 7 days per week, 52 weeks a year, providing the best possible quality of care in the community.

The successful person will be and be prepared to work a 4-week rolling rota which includes Eve shifts 14.30pm – 22-30pm.

The positions do include weekends and bank holidays.

This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post holder is required to demonstrate a proficient level of fluency under the Duty as detailed within the job specification for the post”.

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To enable service users to remain in their own homes by promoting independence and delivering a quality service.

To ensure individuals are treat with dignity and respect and to work alongside other professionals and agencies in a person-centred way to deliver effective services by working within national guidelines and standards.

The position will help you gain invaluable skills to deliver person centred care at every opportunity. 

Make a difference to someone’s life – give them your care!

If you don’t have the essential qualifications for the position don’t worry!

The successful candidate will be given a comprehensive induction programme, full training to deliver high standards of care, and we will fund the qualification for you on successful completion of the probation period.

There are lots of other benefits which make up our overall employee package too, such as:

• A career average pension scheme
• Enhanced rates of pay for evenings / weekends
• Employee Benefits scheme such as discounted gym membership, and travel cards and discounts and offers across media and telecoms, entertainment, health and leisure, services for your home, shopping, food and drink and vehicle benefits
• Access to Occupational Health including Health and Wellbeing Services
• A comprehensive Induction Programme, regular one-to-one meetings, and a strong commitment to your personal development

Please ensure you read all guidance available on the Council’s website about how to complete your application form, remembering you must meet all essential criteria to be shortlisted

You must have the right to work in the UK and bring evidence along to prove this.

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 Sharon Stones.

Tel: 07471142521

E-mail: sstones@wakefield.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.