Care Support Assistant - Part time

The Guildhall Northampton

Daventry

On-site

GBP 19,286,000 - 28,930,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Job summary

West Northants Council in Daventry is seeking a part-time Care and Support Worker to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents, including those living with dementia.

You will support daily routines, promote independence and dignity, and work as part of a friendly team with flexible hours (20, 30, or 36 per week) across 7:45am–8:15pm, with alternate weekends.

Comprehensive training and ongoing support are provided; DBS checks and right to work in the UK required.

Qualifications

Experience in care is desirable.
Be caring and compassionate.
Willingness to work shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
Support daily routines including personal care, mobility, mealtimes and social activities.
Build positive relationships with residents and their families, monitoring wellbeing.
Create a safe, comfortable, homely environment.
Work in shifts 20, 30 or 36 hours per week, including alternate weekends.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

About The Role

Longlands Care home is situated in Daventry, we offer a happy and safe living environment in which our residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.

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Care Support Assistant - Part time

Longlands Care home is situated in Daventry, we offer a happy and safe living environment in which our residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.

Our Team of friendly and committed staff provide the highest level of care and specialise in supporting people living with Dementia.

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

It is situated in Daventry, 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 that provide the highest level of dementia care and residential care.

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

What will you be doing?

As a Care and Support Worker at Longlands Care Home, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to our residents. Supporting older people, including those living with dementia, you will help promote independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing in a warm and welcoming environment.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will support residents with their daily routines, including personal care, mobility, mealtimes, and social activities. You will build positive relationships with residents and their families, encourage meaningful engagement, monitor changes in wellbeing, and contribute to creating a safe, comfortable, and homely environment.

Based at our purpose-built care home in Daventry, Longlands provides both long-term residential care and short-term respite care, supporting residents to live fulfilling lives while receiving the care they need.

This vacancy is for a part-time position; however, we also have full-time opportunities available within the service. The part-time role offers flexible hours, including 20, 30, or 36 hours per week, worked on a shift basis between 7:45am and 8:15pm, including alternate weekends.

About You

You are a kind, compassionate and reliable person who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older people. Whether you already have experience in care or are looking to build a rewarding career in the sector, we will provide the training and support needed to help you succeed.

You will have a caring and empathetic approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with residents, their families and colleagues. You'll be a team player who can also work independently, using your initiative to provide high-quality, person-centred support that promotes dignity, choice and independence.

Experience within a care setting is desirable, but above all we are looking for individuals who share our values, have a positive attitude, and are committed to delivering outstanding care. Flexibility is important, as the role involves shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.

In return, you'll receive comprehensive training, ongoing support, and opportunities for development within a welcoming and supportive team environment.

Please note:

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including Children and Adults Barred List checks.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Our benefits

You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council

About Us

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.

Our vision 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.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.

If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email careers@westnorthants.gov.uk for support.

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