Community Support Facilitator


Company:	Wakefield Council
Salary:	£28,598 - £31,537
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wakefield, WF9 5EB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Aug 2026
Closing date:	16 Aug 2026

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Summary

Do you want a job where you make a real difference to people’s lives?

Do you want a job where no two days are alike?

Then we might have the position for you!

Wakefield Day Opportunities is a service for learning disabled adults, who may also have additional needs, for example autism and physical disabilities. We operate from several community bases across the Wakefield district and provide meaningful activities to promote learning and independence, which may also include workstyle activities as an introduction to employment.

We are recruiting self-motivated and enthusiastic people to work in our Day Opportunities service. You would work regularly at one particular base, but would need to be able to work across the district.

What I might be doing?

Every day is different with a variety of tasks which may include:

- Transporting individuals to and from home, and to different activities

- Supporting individuals to access activities in the community

- Supporting individuals with personal care

- Working with individuals to develop support plans

- Developing programmes of activity for individuals and groups

What will be expected of me?

- To have a good understanding of person-centred approaches and what that means in practice for learning disabled people.

- To be a team player and have a flexible approach to make sure the service runs smoothly

- To hold a level 3 qualification in social care, or be willing to work towards this

- To hold a full driving licence, with D1 entitlement, or commitment to achieve this within six months. To drive local authority vehicles including minibuses.

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