Home Support Service Assistant
Helping to create a society in which older people are valued and recognised; improving the quality of life for older people
To develop our support services to older people in the community we are looking for committed and enthusiastic people to join our staff team.
Salary:
£20,048 per annum (pro rata) - £10.42 per hour
Hours:
Guaranteed 3 hours a week, with the expectation of working 16+ hours per week.
Contract Term:
Permanent
Location:
Working primarily in your local community, supporting the service throughout the Wakefield Metropolitan district
Job Role:
To provide personalised social and domestic support to customers in the Home Support Service (HSS). To enable and empower older people to maximise their independence. To assist customers with a variety of duties and activities to reduce isolation and provide a means of remaining in own home and community. Promote choice and control and meet express needs and wishes whilst reinforcing the values of the charity and the important work undertaken for older people in the district.
Previous experience not essential - full training, equipment and a mobile phone will be provided.
Applicants must be able to drive with access to a vehicle with business use insurance and be able to reliably commute or relocate to Wakefield District, West Yorkshire for this job.
For more information on our Home Support Service click here
If you are committed to providing a quality service in a manner that promotes dignity, respect and independence for older people we would like to hear from you.
How to apply:
To apply please download and complete all the document below:
Job Description and Person Specification
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
or alternatively email jobs@ageukwd.org.uk
For further enquires please ring Becky Cutts, Home Support Service Registered Manager on 01977 664861