Kirklees Council
Home Support Worker - South and North Short Term and Urgent Support and Mobile Response
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Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Adults & Health
Service Area
Adults Social Care Operation
Hours
21, 25, 28
Number of Jobs
Numerous
Location(s)
Across Kirklees, Huddersfield and surrounding areas, Dewsbury and surrounding areas
Position type
Permanent
Grade
5
Salary
See advert for details
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Please be aware that the current minimum salary threshold for Support Worker roles to apply for a visa via the Skilled Worker route is £25,000. The hours of this job means that it does not meet sponsorship requirements. Please see here for more information.
Are you a caring and compassionate individual looking to make a real difference in people's lives?
Then join our amazing Home Support Team at Kirklees Council!
We are expanding our service and have exciting opportunities for you to become a Home Support Worker in our Short Term and Urgent Support teams across Kirklees.
As a Home Support Worker, you'll be an essential part of our mission to help rehabilitate individuals to be as independent as possible.
From assisting those recently discharged from the hospital to providing urgent support after a fall, your dedication will play a crucial role in preventing hospital admissions and supporting people in their homes.
Your workday will be dynamic and diverse, encompassing various tasks such as supporting therapy and exercise plans, outdoor mobility practice, personal care, medication assistance, meal support, and more.
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Every individual we support is unique, and you'll have the opportunity to listen to their stories and experiences, making each day truly remarkable.
At Kirklees Home Support, we foster a strong sense of teamwork, where we collaborate closely to ensure the best possible care for our clients.
You'll be part of a supportive environment, sharing knowledge and skills to help people achieve their goals and live life to the fullest.
We understand the importance of flexibility, which is why we offer a selection of different shift patterns including 21 and 25 hour contracts across both North and South Kirklees and 28 hours with Mobile Response.
Salary for 21 hours: £14,520.08 - £14,750.51 per annum plus 7% enhancement = £15,536.48 - £15,783.04
Salary for 25 hours: £17,285.81 - £17,560.14 per annum plus 7% enhancement = £18,495.81 - £18,789.34
Salary for 28 hours: £19,360.11 - £19,667.35 per annum plus 7% enhancement = £20,715.31 - £21,044.06
Hourly rate including 7% enhancement is £14.19 - £14.41
We provide paid full shifts, mileage and travel time reimbursement, generous annual leave, mobile phones, and funded DBS checks.
You'll also have access to Employee Health Care, paid training time (including accredited training), and a range of other benefits, including a pension scheme and staff discount schemes.
Working for our team opens up exciting opportunities for personal development and career progression, allowing you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on people's lives.
Please note: Travel is a requirement of this job, and it is therefore essential that you hold a full and valid driving licence and ideally have use of your own car. (Exceptions may be made for disabled applicants).
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To apply, simply complete the expression of interest form below and someone will be in touch:
If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Alison Hakier on [email] or Suzanne Jackson on [email].
Please note this is a rolling advert that will close once all the roles are filled. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
Alison Hakier is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: [email] or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Closing date
30 September 2026, 11:55 PM
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