Wakefield Council is looking for a Senior Care Assistant (Nights). It’s a permanent, part-time post based in Knottingley paying £15,968 to £17,609 a year. Applications close on Sunday 22 November 2026.
About the role
Night role at a dementia care home in Knottingley, supporting adults with a dementia diagnosis. Works with the home manager and assistant manager on person-centred care and day-to-day running of the home.
About Wakefield Council
Wakefield Council is the metropolitan district council for the Wakefield district in West Yorkshire, covering the city of Wakefield and towns including Castleford, Pontefract, Normanton, Ossett, Featherstone, Knottingley and Hemsworth. It runs all local council services, including schools, social care, highways and planning.
What they’re looking for
- NVQ 2 in Social Care essential
- NVQ 3 in Social Care desirable
- Minimum two years' experience with older adults
- Understanding of safe manual handling
- Knowledge of safeguarding adults
- DBS check required
What’s on offer
- 26 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays
- Option to buy up to 10 extra days' leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC scheme
- Discounted public transport
- Leisure facility discounts and 12 weeks free exercise programme
- Cycle to work scheme
How to apply
You apply directly with Wakefield Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 22 November 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on Wakefield Council’s website.
