Reablement Care & Support Worker (NIGHTS)

Overview

Makea Difference Every Night

Are you caring, compassionate, and committed to supporting others? We are recruiting Night Care & Support Workers to join our Reablement Service, which operates 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to vulnerable individuals across the district.

Key Responsibilities

You will contribute to a range of essential services that enable people to remain safely in their own homes:

• Virtual Ward Service, Supporting patients at home who would otherwise be in hospital
• Dementia Wraparound Service, Providing one-to-one night care in residential settings
• Repositioning Service, Monitoring and preventing pressure sores overnight
• Urgent Response Service, Delivering short-term care to prevent hospital admissions or support timely discharge

You will work collaboratively with professionals and agencies, always upholding dignity, respect, and national care standards.

Requirements

Essential:

• GCSEs Grades D-G or Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English
• Right to work in the UK (evidence required)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable:

• Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) If you do not currently hold this qualification, we will fund it following successful completion of your probation.

This role is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. Applicants must demonstrate a proficient level of spoken English.

What We Offer

• Enhanced pay for nights, weekends, and bank holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Funded qualifications after probation
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Career average pension scheme
• Access to Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services
• Employee Benefits Scheme, including discounts on:
  • Gym memberships
  • Travel cards
  • Shopping, food, entertainment, and more

How to Apply

Please review the guidance on the Council\’s website before submitting your application. To be shortlisted, you must meet all essential criteria.

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 Margarita Crofts.

Tel: 07583962806

E-mail: mcrofts@wakefield.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.