Support Worker in Wakefield)

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Wakefield, WF1 2QN

Pay Rate: £13.99 per hour weekdays / £14.53 per hour weekends

Job Type: Permanent – Part Time (33 Hours Per Week)

Shift Pattern

• 11‑hour day shifts
• 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
• Mixture of weekdays and weekends
• Fixed monthly rota (typically 3 shifts per week)

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Confident driving a wheelchair‑accessible automatic van

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable and physically fit Support Worker experienced in providing one‑to‑one support to individuals with complex health needs, helping them live safely and comfortably while engaging in meaningful activities.

Salary & Benefits

• £13.99 per hour weekdays
• £14.53 per hour weekends
• Permanent contracted hours
• Fixed rota and consistent shifts
• Dedicated learning and development support
• Access to a wide range of free online courses
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral

Client Profile

• 30‑year‑old gentleman with cerebral palsy, epilepsy and Type 1 diabetes, wheelchair dependent and requires hoisting for all transfers.
• No verbal communication and limited understanding of the surrounding world.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with all daily living activities.
• Assist with feeding and safe mealtime management.
• Administer medication and support insulin management.
• Support epilepsy management and monitor wellbeing.
• Assist with bathing, dressing and bedtime routines.
• Take the client shopping or to leisure activities.
• Complete accurate care documentation.
• Promote dignity, comfort and person‑centred support at all times.

Successful Applicant Profile

• Experience supporting adults with complex care needs.
• Confident with personal care and hoisting.
• Experience with epilepsy and/or diabetes management preferred.
• Comfortable supporting clients with limited communication.
• Physically fit and confident pushing a wheelchair.
• Calm, patient and compassionate approach.
• Excellent spoken English.
• Reliable and committed to long‑term support.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Training Provided

• Hoist training
• Medication administration
• Epilepsy awareness
• Safeguarding
• Manual handling

*Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only. Where this is indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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