Are you caring and passionate about managing and supporting a team to deliver the best level of care to the people we support? 

If so, then we may have the right position for you!

Our Peripatetic Service are seeking to appoint a Practitioner, working a 26.25 per week permanent contract.  This essential service works 7 days per week, 52 weeks a year, providing the best possible quality of care in the community.

The successful person will be prepared to work a 4-week rota which includes Am shifts 7.00am- 14:30 Eve shifts (2.30pm – 22-30pm).  The hours of work are on a rota basis, and the position does include weekends and bank holidays with enhanced rates of pay, and opportunities for overtime.

This exciting role will lead a team to deliver high quality care and support to the most vulnerable people of our district, meeting their needs, and promoting person centred care at every opportunity. 

This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post holder is required to demonstrate a proficient level of fluency under the Duty as detailed within the job specification for the post”

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To enable service users to remain in their own homes by promoting independence and delivering a quality service.

To ensure individuals are treat with dignity and respect and to work alongside other professionals and agencies in a person-centred way to deliver effective services by working within national guidelines and standards.

The successful candidate will be given a comprehensive induction programme, full training to deliver high standards of care, and we will fund the qualification for you on successful completion of the probation period.

With a salary of £26,421 to £29,269 (FTE) including 29 days holiday, there are lots of other benefits which make up our overall employee package, such as:

• A career average pension scheme
• Enhanced rates of pay for evenings / weekends
• Employee Benefits scheme such as discounted gym membership, and travel cards and discounts and offers across media and telecoms, entertainment, health and leisure, services for your home, shopping, food and drink and vehicle benefits
• Access to Occupational Health including Health and Wellbeing Services
• A comprehensive Induction Programme, regular one-to-one meetings, and a strong commitment to your personal development.

Please ensure you read all guidance available on the Council’s website about how to complete your application form, remembering you must meet all essential criteria to be shortlisted.  

You must have the right to work in the UK and bring evidence along to prove this.

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If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Sharon Stones.

Tel: 07443588355

E-mail: mcrofts@wakefield.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.