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What will be expected from me?

The purpose of this role is to support our Residential Care Unit and provide person-centred care and support for our residents. You will be expected to work across all three of our care homes upon request. These care homes are:

Hazelgarth - Hazel Garth/Hazel Rd, Knottingley WF11 0LG

Dovecote Lodge - Dovecote Ln, Horbury, Wakefield WF4 6DJ

Flanshaw Lodge - 102 Flanshaw Ln, Wakefield WF2 9JE

What would I be doing?

• You will within the Residential Care Unit and provide person-centred care and support for the residents within this unit.
• You will communicate the needs of service users to management and maintain good relations between service users, staff, and visitors to the unit.
• You will enable the service users in the unit to maintain or regain their independence, individuality, and dignity.

Why Wakefield Council?

• We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.
• Support and access to high-quality training offers to help progress your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Team need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace.

Essential requirements:

• NVQ 2 in Social Care or working towards.
• An understanding of Safe manual handling techniques.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults.

For further information, please contact:

Patrycja Walesiak 01977 722405 / pwalesiak@wakefield.gov.uk 

Kirsty Henry 01924 302935 / kirstyhenry@wakefield.gov.uk

Adam Heselden 01924 239381 / ahesselden@wakefield.gov.uk 

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 Leanne Butler.

Tel: 01977 723527

E-mail: ASCRecruitment@wakefield.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.