Reablement Care & Support Worker
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
8 November 2026
21 days leftJob description
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: 26.25 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
Working Pattern
- 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
Additional support includes
- 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
£26,847 – £27,274 (FTE)- £13.92 to £14.40 per hour.
- Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
- Overtime opportunities
- 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- 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.
Ready to Make a Difference?
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.
Margarita Crofts / Debbie Seaman
07583 962806 / 07464 907721
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Provenance
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First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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