Recruitment Process
We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made – please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Adults & Health
Service Area
Adults Social Care Operation
Hours
21, 25 AND 28
Number of Jobs
Numerous
Location(s)
Across Kirklees, Huddersfield and surrounding areas, Dewsbury and surrounding areas
Position type
Permanent
Grade
5
Salary
See advert for details
Important Note on Sponsorship
The current minimum salary threshold for Support Worker roles to apply for a visa via the Skilled Worker route is £25,000. The hours of this job means that it does not meet sponsorship requirements. Please see for more information.
Role Overview
Are you a caring and compassionate individual looking to make a real difference in people’s lives?
Then join our amazing Home Support Team at Kirklees Council! We are expanding our service and have exciting opportunities for you to become a Home Support Worker in our Short Term and Urgent Support teams across Kirklees.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist those recently discharged from the hospital to provide urgent support after a fall, preventing hospital admissions.
- Support therapy and exercise plans, outdoor mobility practice, personal care, medication assistance, meal support, and more.
- Provide care to individuals in their homes to help them become as independent as possible.
- Collaborate closely with the team to ensure the best possible care for our clients.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation as required.
Shift Patterns
We offer a selection of different shift patterns including 21 and 25 hour contracts across both North and South Kirklees and 28 hour contracts with Mobile Response.
Salary Details
- 21 hours: £14,520.08 – £14,750.51 per annum plus enhancement / £13.26 – £13.47 per hour including 7% enhancement (hourly rate including enhancement is £14.19)
- 25 hours: £17,285.81 – £17,560.14 per annum plus enhancement / £13.26 – £13.47 per hour including 7% enhancement (hourly rate including enhancement is £14.19)
- 28 hours: £19,360.11 – £19,667.35 per annum plus enhancement / £13.26 – £13.47 per hour including 7% enhancement (hourly rate including enhancement is £14.19)
Benefits
- Paid full shifts, mileage and travel time reimbursement, generous annual leave.
- Mobile phones, funded DBS checks.
- Employee Health Care, paid training time (including accredited training).
- Pension scheme, staff discount schemes.
Travel Requirement
Travel is a requirement of this job, and it is therefore essential that you hold a full and valid driving licence and ideally have use of your own car. (Exceptions may be made for disabled applicants).
Application Process
If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Alison Hakier on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Inclusive Recruitment
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing Date
31 March 2026, 11:55 PM
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