Employment type: Full‑time, Part‑time & Casual Options Available
Support Worker, Short Breaks Respite Services (Wakefield)
As services that operate 7 days a week, 365 days a year, our Clarence Gardens and Cypress Road services in Wakefield (West Yorkshire) offer essential respite care for adults with autism, learning disabilities, and/or physical disabilities.
We’re looking for Support Workers to be primarily based at the respite services, with opportunities to work across the wider Avalon services in West Yorkshire. Candidates must be able to reliably travel within the Wakefield area.
Employment Details
Shifts are varied and full‑time, part‑time, and casual contract options are available. Expect to work split shifts (7am‑11am and 2pm‑10pm). Flexibility is key for this role.
Role Responsibilities
As a Support Worker, you’ll be part of an experienced and passionate team delivering vital support to our customers, including personal care and administration of medication. In this Short Breaks service, your support will also be providing valuable respite for our customer’s friends and family.
Requirements
You don’t need any previous experience or qualifications – we’re looking for compassionate, driven, and caring individuals who are enthusiastic about making a difference to people’s lives and delivering the highest possible quality of care.
Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.
Benefits
- Award winning in‑house training with opportunities to develop your career
- 24/7 Everyday Advice helpline, giving you impartial guidance regarding any personal matters or concerns you may have
- On Call support 24 hours a day
- Discounts at high street retailers and on gym memberships
- Access to our Health Cash Plan
- Paid travel expenses between consecutive sessions of support
- £250 bonus for recommending a friend to become a support worker
- Paid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Certificate (which you need to be able to work in social care)
Compensation
Hourly rates start at £12.27 with enhanced rates for weekends and nights, plus paid mileage and lots of great benefits. Our charity is over 30 years old, providing you with a secure role and scope to develop.
How to Apply
Ready to apply? Please click on the link below to complete our quick application form.
Due to the terms of our sponsorship licence, we are currently not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship. Please only apply if you are already a resident in the UK with no sponsorship requirements.
We’re an equal opportunity employer – that means that anyone with the right skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or any disabilities.
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