Night Care Assistant
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Wakefield, WF1 2EBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£26,847 to £27,274
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time
Closing date
25 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults. Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.
We are looking for an experienced Care Assistant as part of our Dovecote Lodge Care Team.
What will be expected from me?
The purpose of this role is to support our Rehab and Recovery Unit and provide person-centred care and support for our service users.
What I might be doing?
- You will work within the Rehab and Recovery Unit and provide person-centred care and support for the service users within this unit.
- You will communicate the needs of service users to management and maintain good relations between service users, staff, and visitors to the unit.
- You will enable the service users in the unit to maintain or regain their independence, individuality, and dignity.
- You will have flexibility to work across the district
- GCSE Grades D-G/Functional Skills L1 in Maths & English Language
- NVQ 2 in Social Care or willingness to work towards.
- An understanding of Safe manual handling techniques.
What can I expect?
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
- Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
- Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
- 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.
- Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
- Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more
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.
Name: Kirsty Henry
Tel: 01924 302935
E-mail: kirstyhenry@wakefield.gov.uk
Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!
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.
DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Probation
In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.
Fluency Duty
To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.
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.
Why Wakefield
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How to apply
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Provenance
Source
LG Jobs
First seen
7 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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