· Are you caring, committed and enthusiastic about supporting individuals to remain independent at home?
· Do you want a role where every day is different, offers a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference?
· Do you want to help reduce older people's social isolation and loneliness in the Wakefield area?
If you have answered YES to the above questions you could be the person we are looking for.
Our offer
· £23,809.50 per annum (pro rata) - £12.21 per hour plus paid travel time and 45p per mile on top of your hourly pay
· Accrued holiday pay and company pension available
· 3 hour contract with the expectation of working (min 16 hours)
· Paid training provided, paid travel time and mileage allowance
· No experience necessary
· Work in your local community
· Usual working hours are Monday to Friday between 9 & 5 (Although some clients may request additional times or days) We are able to accept availability within those days and times
· There is an option to provide personal care to clients alongside domestic support on this contract
· A work phone and app to complete visit tasks
· Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check
· Drivers with access to own vehicle essential
Main Duties
Supporting people to remain independent in their own homes providing but not limited to:
· Meal preparation
· Domestic support including shopping, cleaning, laundry and ironing
· Social support including outings/ appointments
About Age UK Wakefield District
Age UK Wakefield District is a local independent charity working with and for older people across Wakefield District. We provide practical support to those people whose circumstances are changing and now require a varying level of support to remain independent. We put the needs and choices of the individual first. The service is CQC registered with an overall GOOD rating in 2023.
For further enquires please ring Home Support Services on
Age UK Wakefield District, 7 Bank Street, Castleford, WF10 1JD
Registered Charity No: Registered in England and Wales
(Age UK Wakefield District aims to be an Equality & Diversity employer)·
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 16 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Employee discount
Application question(s):
* Are you able to work in the community based within the WF9 area?
Licence/Certification:
* driving licence and access to a vehicle (required)
Work Location: On the road