Professional Support Worker

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From £12.80 – £18.27 per hour depending on experience and shifts

Drivers with a full UK licence is essential

Wakefield branch prides itself on the care they deliver in and around the community, with colleagues and clients having been with us for over 15 years! Our branch is situated close to Wakefield City Centre, and much of our work is in and around towns and villages within West Yorkshire. We offer various care services, specialising in spinal injuries, complex care, and support work for children and young adults with diverse needs.

What our clients are looking for

We aim to create a positive and supportive environment where our clients feel safe and cared for. Our goal is to transform lives by being professional, caring, passionate, and supportive.

You will have the opportunity to make a significant difference in our clients’ lives by building positive relationships, meeting their needs, and prioritising their best interests.

Experience is preferred but not essential. We offer an excellent care certificate training programme for those starting their career in care.

What we offer:

• A variety of shifts to suit your lifestyle.
• Paid training sessions and shadow shifts at the National Minimum Wage.
• Work directly with our clients, no agency work.
• Blue light card
• Free DBS check
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes
• Ongoing professional development
• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Referral bonus via Care Friends app (T&Cs apply)
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance line
• Support from local branch team and out-of-hours support
• A driver’s licence is essential
• Good references

Regulatory and compliance requirements

We will undertake Enhanced DBS/PVG checks, Right to Work verification, references, and employment history checks in line with government guidelines and safer recruitment practices.

Applicants may need to provide employment details through HMRC.

Our recruitment process may take additional time due to necessary checks. We promote equal opportunities and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.

We cannot sponsor overseas candidates. Proof of right to work in the UK is required. If you have lived outside the UK for over a year in the last 5 years, an overseas police check within the last 3 months is also required.