Next steps and how to apply
There's an adult social care job for you
All you need to start your career in care are your natural qualities.
This page is updated weekly with our latest positions, so there's sure to be one to suit you!
We have lots of roles available across the district.
Full time
Our latest full time vacancies are:
- Commissioning Officer - Wakefield
- Shared Lives Carer
- Mental Health Support Worker (Enhanced Team East) - Pontefract
Part time
Our latest part time vacancies are:
- Peripatetic Support Assistant – Kettlethorpe (24.5 hours)
- Reablement Care and Support Worker (Nights) x2 - Wakefield District
- Support Worker x3 - Wakefield District (22 hours) Temporary
- Senior Care Assistant - Wakefield (20 hours)
Casual Ad/Hoc
Our latest casual ad/hoc vacancies are:
Social Worker
Want to find out more about Social Work at Wakefield Council? Watch this video!
Our latest adult social worker vacancies are:
- Senior Social Worker – Pontefract (Mental Health Team)
- Senior Social Worker/AMHP - Pontefract (Enhanced Team East)
- Social Worker - Castleford (Mental Health Social Work Hub)
- Senior Social Worker/AMHP - Wakefield District (Core Team East and West) x3
- Senior Social Worker/AMHP - Wakefield District (CMHT Older People) x3
Personal Assistant
A personal assistant (or PA for short) is a paid carer who is employed directly by a disabled person who needs support to live independently.
If you are interested in joining the PA register, visit the Penderel's website.
Make A Difference Programme
Want a more supported route into Adult Social Care, with a guaranteed interview for a position?
The Make A Difference Programme offers a comprehensive foundation in essential care skills to support you into a career in the Adult Social Care. Wakefield Cares Careers Hub are committed to your success and cover the cost of your training, qualifications and DBS check.
Meaning that you are fully equipped to begin your career in Adult Social Care on completion of the programme. You will gain hands-on experience through a 30-hour work placement with a care provider within the district. Plus, a guaranteed interview after completing your placement!
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Upcoming recruitment events
Adult Social Care Recruitment Fair
Help us to spread the word about Wakefield Cares Careers Hub's upcoming recruitment event.
We are currently preparing for our next recruitment event in February 2025, please keep an eye of this page for when the details are released!
You might also want to consider coming to one of our recruitment fairs.
Here you will have the opportunity to meet recruiting managers from across Wakefield District who are hiring for a range of positions within Adult Social Care.
You can also talk to specialists in their field and discuss why a career in care could be for you.
Ready to begin your journey into a career in Adult Social Care? We’re here to answer all your questions, provide expert guidance, and offer the assistance that you need to take those vital next steps.
Don’t hesitate – Contact us today.