Care Support Assistant (Turn Furlong)

West Northamptonshire Council; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a compassionate care assistant to support people after hospital discharge. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to help individuals regain daily living skills and independence in a safe environment.

You will provide personal care, mobility support, nutrition and wellbeing coaching, documenting progress and maintaining records while following health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of person-centred care and patient dignity.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families and colleagues.
• Ability to build positive relationships with people supported and team members.

Responsibilities

• Support people after hospital discharge with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Assist with mobility, nutrition, wellbeing and rehabilitation goals.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists and social care colleagues to deliver person-centred care.
• Maintain accurate records and follow health, safety and hygiene procedures.

Skills

Person-centred care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Turn Furlong, based in Kingsthorpe, Northampton, provides an integrated health and social care service for people requiring short-term support following discharge from hospital. The Recovering Independence Bed (RIB) Unit supports individuals to regain their confidence, independence and daily living skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Delivered through a partnership between health and social care professionals, the service provides rehabilitation, reablement, clinical care and care support, helping people achieve the best possible outcomes and return to living as independently as possible.

As part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will work alongside senior nurses, staff nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, medical professionals and social care colleagues to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

The focus of the service is rehabilitation and reablement, supporting people who no longer require acute hospital care but would benefit from additional support to recover, build confidence and maximise their independence before returning home or moving to longer-term care arrangements.

Our Benefits

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What will you be doing?

You will play a key role in supporting people following discharge from hospital. Working alongside health and social care professionals, you will help individuals regain confidence, rebuild daily living skills, and maximise their independence in a safe and supportive environment.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support people with their personal care, mobility, nutrition, wellbeing and rehabilitation goals. Every day is different, and you will work closely with nurses, therapists, social care colleagues and healthcare professionals to deliver person-centred support that enables people to achieve the best possible outcomes.

The service focuses on promoting independence, encouraging recovery and helping people achieve their goals in a welcoming and supportive setting. Through your support, you will make a real difference to people's recovery journeys and help them regain confidence in their everyday lives.

About You

A caring, compassionate and reliable individual who is passionate about supporting people to regain their independence and achieve the best possible outcomes. You'll have a strong understanding of person-centred care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with the people you support, their families and colleagues.

Patience, empathy and respect are essential, alongside the ability to work flexibly, remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing needs. You'll be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, maintaining accurate records, handling information sensitively, and following health, safety and hygiene procedures.

Previous experience within a health, care, rehabilitation or reablement setting would be advantageous, as would an NVQ Level 2 in Social Care (or equivalent qualification).

What You'll Gain

Working within an integrated health and social care environment, you'll gain valuable experience alongside nurses, therapists and other care professionals while developing your skills and confidence in rehabilitation and reablement support. You'll receive training, ongoing support and development opportunities, while being part of a friendly and dedicated team committed to helping people return to living as independently as possible.

Example 4-week Rolling Rota

• Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
• Week 2: Wednesday only
• Week 3: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
• Week 4: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Please note:

This is an example of the current shift pattern and may be subject to change to meet the needs of the service.

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.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. 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.

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.

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