Support Worker (Adult Social Care) Respite

Adultsocialcare; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Wakefield is seeking Support Workers to provide essential respite care for adults with disabilities. No prior experience is necessary; they are looking for compassionate individuals who are eager to make a difference. The role includes personal care and medication administration, as well as supporting friends and families. Competitive hourly rates starting at £12.27, along with paid mileage and great benefits. This is a chance to join a passionate team dedicated to improving lives.

Benefits

Enhanced rates for weekends and nights

Paid mileage

In-house training

Secure employment with career development

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required.
• Looking for compassionate and driven individuals.
• Enthusiastic about delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and medication administration.
• Provide respite for customers' friends and family.
• Work as part of a team to deliver vital support.

Skills

Compassion

Caring attitude

Enthusiasm for making a difference

Job description

Due to the terms of our sponsorship licence, we are currently not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship. Please only apply if you are already a resident in the UK with no sponsorship requirements.

Avalon Group is an award-winning charity with over 30 years’ experience in providing person-centred support to adults with care support needs. We pride ourselves in promoting independence and choice, enabling the people we support to achieve their best life experience. At Avalon, we live everyday by our values of respect, honesty, learning & development, inclusion and partnership working.

Looking for a Fulfilling and Rewarding Career where you can Develop Lifelong Skills?

As services that operate 7 days a week, 365 days a year, our Clarence Gardens and Cypress Road services in Wakefield (West Yorkshire) offer essential respite care for adults with autism, learning disabilities, and/or physical disabilities.

We’re looking for Support Workers to be primarily based at the respite services. However, there may also be opportunity to work across the wider Avalon services in West Yorkshire therefore candidates must be able to reliably travel within the Wakefield Area.

Shifts are varied so full-time, part-time, and casual contract options are available. As part of this, there will be an expectation to work split shifts (7am-11am and 2pm-10pm). Flexibility is key for this role!

As a Support Worker, you’ll be part of an experienced and passionate team delivering vital support to our customers, including personal care and administration of medication. In this Short Breaks service, your support will also be providing valuable respite for our customers' friends and family – this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference within the community.

You don’t need any previous experience or qualifications – we’re looking for compassionate, driven, and caring individuals who are enthusiastic about making a difference to people’s lives and delivering the highest possible quality of care. Whether you are experienced in care or are looking to start a new meaningful and rewarding career, our in-house training team will ensure that you have all the skills you need to deliver your role with confidence.

Why join the Avalon team? – hourly rates start at £12.27 with enhanced rates for weekends and nights, PLUS paid mileage and lots of great benefits! Our charity is over 30 years old, providing you with a secure role and scope to develop.

Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.

We’re an equal opportunity employer – that means that anyone with the right skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or any disabilities.