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We’re hiring Residential Workers. More than just a job – a chance to change lives.Working in one of our children’s homes...
17/06/2026

We’re hiring Residential Workers.

More than just a job – a chance to change lives.

Working in one of our children’s homes means helping children and young people feel safe, valued and supported to build brighter futures. Our residential teams make a real difference every day, and we’re looking for caring, committed people who want work that truly matters. 💗

You don’t need formal qualifications – we welcome people with warmth, resilience, strong communication skills and transferable life or work experience.

Why Wakefield? Nearly half of our homes are rated Outstanding and the rest Good. We’re proud of our relationship‑based approach, keeping children close to their communities and prioritising stability and wellbeing. 🧑‍🧒‍🧒

We offer a competitive salary, enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays, generous annual leave and pension, funded qualifications, clear career pathways and strong wellbeing support.

Join us and help create safe, loving homes here in Wakefield.

Browse our jobs and apply here: https://orlo.uk/cL0Qb

Are you passionate about supporting people through financial hardship and making a real difference? 💼We’re looking for a...
16/06/2026

Are you passionate about supporting people through financial hardship and making a real difference? 💼

We’re looking for a compassionate Financial Welfare Officer to join our team, helping vulnerable residents navigate challenging situations.

You’ll assess applications for financial support, make fair and informed decisions, and provide tailored advice to help people manage their finances and access the help they need.

This is a fast-paced, customer-focused role where no two days are the same. You’ll work closely with residents, partners and council services both remotely and in the community offering empathetic support to those facing crisis or ongoing hardship.

If you’re a strong communicator with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure and a genuine passion for helping others, this could be the role for you.

Apply now and help us build resilience and improve lives across Wakefield 🤝 https://orlo.uk/lCPVL

🌟Vacancy Spotlight: Weekly Roundup ! 🌟Explore the latest opportunities now live across Wakefield Council, with a variety...
15/06/2026

🌟Vacancy Spotlight: Weekly Roundup ! 🌟

Explore the latest opportunities now live across Wakefield Council, with a variety of roles supporting our communities and services.

Adults, Health and Communities

• Support Worker
• Business Administration Support Apprentice
• Support Worker
• Assessment, Payment, and Monitoring Officer
• Care Coordinator
• Senior Social Worker and AMHP
• Care Assistant
• Support Worker (Nights)

Children & Young People

• Child & Family Worker
• Targeted Early Help Senior Practitioner

CX

• Communities Project Manager

Regeneration, Environment and Economic Growth

• Event Support Assistant (Casual)
• Public Rights of Way Support Officer
• Public Rights of Way Officer
• Customer Service Assistant Libraries
• Street Cleansing Driver / Operative (Pavement Sweeper)

Resources

• Finance Systems Development Specialist

🔍 Search and apply: https://orlo.uk/lz9ID

New roles go live regularly - follow us for the next drop.

Join our green team as a Gardener 🌿Do you enjoy working outdoors and taking pride in keeping spaces looking their best? ...
15/06/2026

Join our green team as a Gardener 🌿

Do you enjoy working outdoors and taking pride in keeping spaces looking their best? We’re looking for an experienced Gardener to help maintain parks, green spaces and neighbourhoods across the district.

You’ll be part of our Street Scene service, carrying out a wide range of grounds maintenance and horticultural work, helping create cleaner, safer and greener environments for our communities.

This is a hands-on, varied role working outdoors in all seasons, using specialist equipment and working as part of a supportive team.

If you have experience in grounds maintenance, enjoy physical work and want to make a visible difference to your local area, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Find out more and apply today: https://orlo.uk/7mdja

We’re looking for a Strategic Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG) Programme Manager to drive forwar...
14/06/2026

We’re looking for a Strategic Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG) Programme Manager to drive forward key priorities, strengthen partnerships, and deliver impactful change across our communities. 💜

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape strategy, influence system-wide improvements, and help ensure the right support is in place for those who need it most.

You’ll work with a wide range of partners, bringing people together to deliver meaningful, lasting outcomes.

Are you someone who can:

- Lead complex programmes and deliver results
- Build strong partnerships across agencies
- Turn strategy into action that makes a difference

If you’re passionate about tackling domestic abuse and VAWG and want to play a leading role in improving services and outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of something that truly matters 👉 https://orlo.uk/4IQHt

We’re looking for an Active Living Programme Lead to drive impactful physical activity programmes across Wakefield. In t...
13/06/2026

We’re looking for an Active Living Programme Lead to drive impactful physical activity programmes across Wakefield.

In this role, you’ll lead a team to design and deliver initiatives that tackle health inequalities, encourage behaviour change, and help people of all backgrounds become more active.

You’ll work with a wide range of partners to influence strategy, deliver innovative projects, and support key ambitions like increasing participation in physical activity and improving wellbeing across the district.

If you’ve got experience in public health, physical activity programmes, or behaviour change and thrive on collaboration, leadership and making a real difference, this could be the role for you. 🚴‍♂️

Apply now and help shape a healthier Wakefield: https://orlo.uk/BiqtP

We’re looking for a Youth Support Worker to join our Early Intervention and Prevention team, supporting young people acr...
12/06/2026

We’re looking for a Youth Support Worker to join our Early Intervention and Prevention team, supporting young people across Wakefield to thrive, grow and reach their full potential.

In this role, you’ll:

• Deliver engaging activities and informal learning opportunities
• Build positive relationships and support young people’s development
• Help create safe, inclusive spaces where young people feel valued
• Work flexibly across youth hubs and community settings

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that truly changes lives, helping young people build confidence, skills and brighter futures 🤝

Browse our jobs and apply today and be part of something meaningful. https://orlo.uk/ZMT80

We're hiring a Domestic Assistant to join our caring team at Hazel Garth Are you reliable, compassionate and take pride ...
11/06/2026

We're hiring a Domestic Assistant to join our caring team at Hazel Garth

Are you reliable, compassionate and take pride in creating a clean, safe environment for others?
We’re looking for a Domestic Assistant to join our friendly team in Knottingley, supporting residents living with dementia to enjoy the very best quality of life.

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in day-to-day life at Hazel Garth, helping to keep residents’ bedrooms, communal areas and the home as a whole clean, comfortable and welcoming.
You’ll be part of a dedicated team who really care about making a difference and creating a safe, supportive environment for those who live and work here.

Browse our jobs and apply now: https://orlo.uk/x9e9o

We're recruiting a Team Manager in our Child Exploitation and Missing Service. You'll play a vital role in safeguarding ...
11/06/2026

We're recruiting a Team Manager in our Child Exploitation and Missing Service. You'll play a vital role in safeguarding some of our most vulnerable children and young people.

In this role, you’ll lead a team of practitioners to:

- Manage complex safeguarding cases and oversee high-risk decision making
- Drive effective risk assessment, safety planning and interventions
- Coordinate multi-agency responses with Police, Health, Education and partners
- Disrupt exploitation, reduce missing episodes and improve outcomes for young people

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll support your team, influence practice, and make a real difference every day.

If you’re an experienced Social Worker with a passion for safeguarding and strong leadership skills, we’d love to hear from you ❤️

https://orlo.uk/PfVqO

We're recruiting: PA to Service Director - Planning, Transportation and HighwaysAre you proactive, energised, and ready ...
10/06/2026

We're recruiting: PA to Service Director - Planning, Transportation and Highways

Are you proactive, energised, and ready to thrive in a busy, varied working environment?

If you're looking for a role at the heart of Wakefield Council’s Planning and Highways service this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Join our Team in the Regeneration, Environment & Economic Growth Directorate and make a real impact by delivering high‑quality, confidential PA support to the Service Director and wider management team in Planning & Highways.

You’ll be at the heart of the service - managing diaries, coordinating meetings, handling confidential information, and acting as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders.

If you’re someone who thrives on organisation, builds strong relationships, and can confidently manage competing priorities, we’d love to hear from you.

https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/jobs

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