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:
- Shared Lives Carer
- Reablement Case Manager - Various Locations - 242439
- Wheelchair Therapist - Wakefield - 242876
Part time
Our latest part time vacancies are:
- View Care Assistant Nights (Internal Vacancy) (Opens in a new tab)
- Care Assistant Nights (Internal Vacancy) - 20 hours - Wakefield - 242863
- Peripatetic Support Assistant x 2 – 24.5 hours - Kettlethorpe – 242818
- Peripatetic Support Assistant – 21 hours – Pontefract – 242704
- Care and Support Worker (Reablement) x 2 – Hazel Garth - 242865
- Care Assistant – Hazel Garth – 242867
- Support Worker - Part Time - 24 hours - Hemsworth - 242876
- Reablement Care and Support Workers - Nights - Various Locations - 242870
- Peripatetic Support Assistant - 21 Hours - Kettlethorpe - 242373
- Support Worker (Supported Living) - 24 hours - various locations of Wakefield - 242109
- Senior Care Assistant (Days) x2 - 30 hours - Wakefield - 242191
Casual Ad/Hoc
Our latest casual ad/hoc vacancies are:
Social Worker
Our latest adult social worker vacancies are:
Want to find out more about Social Work at Wakefield Council? Watch this video!
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, you will gain adult social care training, a work placement, a DBS check and a guaranteed interview!
Ready to take the next step? Register your interest for our next sign-up day today!
Mailing list
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Upcoming recruitment events
Ready to start a career in adult social care?
No ticket required!
Our Adult Social Care Recruitment Fair is just around the corner, and it’s your chance to explore exciting new opportunities!
September 11 @ Hemsworth Community Centre – Drop in any time between 11am to 2pm (more details to follow).
Here’s why you should come along:
- meet hiring managers from care providers across Wakefield
- explore roles that match your skills and passion
- get advice from the Wakefield Cares Careers Hub team
- interview opportunities on the day, you could leave with a job offer!
No ticket needed! Just drop in, have a chat, and see what’s possible for your career in 2025. We look forward to seeing you there!
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!