Peripatetic Support Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.

We’re looking for a dedicated Support Assistant to join our Peripatetic Service at Delacy Gardens, Pontefract. This vital service operates 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, delivering high‑quality care to people in their own homes.

The post is for 24.50 hours per week.

You’ll work on a 4‑week rolling rota, including:

• Morning shifts: 07:00 - 15:00
• Evening shifts: 15:00 - 23:00
• Weekends and bank holidays (enhanced pay rates apply)

• Supporting individuals to remain in their own homes.
• Promoting independence and person‑centred care i.e. washing/dressing/bathing/ toileting/meals & medication.
• Working collaboratively with professionals and agencies.
• Treating every person with dignity and respect.

• GCSE Grades D–G in Maths and English or
• Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

• A comprehensive induction program.
• Full training to deliver high standards of care.
• Funded qualification upon successful completion of your probation period.

• A competitive salary.
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave.
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability).
• Access to high‑quality training programmes to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff, recognising that resilient teams need good work‑life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), Metro Card).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax‑efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with a free 12‑week exercise programme, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, and many more.