Reablement Care & Support Worker
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Wakefield, WF1 2EBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£18,438 to £18,732
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time
Closing date
25 October 2026
7 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
£25,989 – £26,403 (FTE)- £13.26 to £13.47 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.
07583 962806 / 07464 907721
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.
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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
16 October 2026
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