Care Support Assistant (Obelisk House)

West Northamptonshire Council; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

LGPS

Cycle to work

Discounts

Car lease

Wellbeing support

Training & dev

Flexible working

Hybrid work

Job summary

West Northamptonshire Council’s Obelisk House is seeking caring individuals to join our dementia and residential care team. You will support residents with daily living tasks, provide companionship and ensure a safe, welcoming environment in a warm home-like setting.

No prior experience is required as full hands-on training and Care Certificate induction are provided. You will join a supportive team with opportunities for ongoing development and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Willing to obtain Care Certificate.
• Ability to assist residents with daily living tasks.
• Commitment to safeguarding and dignity of residents.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities and personal care.
• Provide companionship and engage residents in activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean and homely environment for residents.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Care Certificate (mandatory)

Job description

Job introduction

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28days annual leave per year, 29days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
• Car Lease scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A variety of flexible working options
• Our West Ways of Working– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
• Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.

About the role

Obelisk House provides exceptional levels of support in residential and Dementia care.

It is situated in a residential suburb inNorthampton and it offers a wonderful living environment in which our residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.

We have teams of friendly and committed staff who provide the highest level of dementia care and residential care.

With our great accommodation and facilities and a programme of activities, our care home evoke a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.

Additional information

As we offer full hands-on trainingwith relevant certifications,you don't have to have experience. BUT you do need to have the want and will to make individualsfeel seen and cared for.

At minimum we offer2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks "Buddyscheme" too. We will settle you in, gradually.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date.

Career development and training opportunities

Our team’s learning and development is very important to us. It ensures we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job. We are committed to career development and have a variety of career pathways, for those who want to progress or specialise.

All new starters are required to complete the Care Certificate, if not already completed previously, alongside mandatory training within their induction period. Courses are updated throughout your employment.

Company information

We're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.

Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.

Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.

West Northants Council, where careers thrive.