Job Description

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

01977 664861

Age UK Wakefield District, 7 Bank Street, Castleford, WF10 1JD

Registered Charity No: 1096511 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