Job Description

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

35

Number of Jobs

2

Location(s)

Moorlands Grange Spruce Drive Netherton

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Grade 5

Salary

25,583- 25,989

Enhancements / additional payments details

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Do you want a job with a high level of satisfaction? Are you a caring person? Do you enjoy making people happy and feel safe? Then we have the perfect role for you!

The Home and Its Staff:

Moorlands Grange is a modern, 40 bed care centre for people who require short stay care after leaving hospital. In partnership with Locala Health Care we support the residents of Kirklees gain independence and keep their dignity. Moorlands Grange is made up of 4 suites where residents stay (Poppy, Heather, Rose and Sunflower) and it has many communal areas for residents to enjoy such as lounge and dining areas, and a wonderful garden. Our supportive staff team ensure the care we provide makes a real difference

Testimonial from one of our team:

'The best bit of the job is watching the change in people, seeing a 99-year-old walking out the door makes me smile'. - Support Worker


There's plenty more 'best bits' about working at Moorlands Grange, take a further look at what our staff have to say

The Role

As a support worker, you will be working with vulnerable adults, and as part of a team ensure quality care is given to our residents and carry out duties in line with service objectives, policies, procedures, and standards. These duties involve checking on residents, helping them get ready for the day ahead, updating paperwork and maintaining residents' records, serving residents meals, ensuring residents are happy, comfortable, and engaging, along with personal care.


Requirements for a support worker:


Experience of working in a relevant care setting


The possession of, or willingness to complete The Care Certificate


Literacy skills


Excellent communication skills and be able to manage expectation

What Kirklees can offer:

Generous annual leave entitlement Friendly and supportive team environment Ongoing training and career development Excellent pension scheme A range of family friendly policies Flexible working (not all roles) We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme and discounted KAL membership

Tania Cook

is the manager for this role, please contact them 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, please refer to the /Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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 please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:

jobs@kirklees.gov.uk

or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for 'Recruitment'.
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

16 November 2025, 11:55 PM