Community care and support worker

The Guildhall Northampton; Northampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance up to 55p per mile

Full training and ongoing support

Supportive and friendly team

Fixed 4 days on, 4 days off rota

Job summary

West Northants Council is seeking a Community Care & Support Worker for our Reablement Service based in Northampton. This hands-on role travels between homes to provide practical care, support, and medication assistance, helping people stay independent in their own communities.

You will work a fixed 4-on/4-off rota averaging 31.5 hours per week, with shifts 7:00-16:00 and 13:30-22:30, and a requirement for a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Some previous care experience (this does not need to be extensive).
• Caring and compassionate approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care.
• Valid UK right to work that remains in place until 31 March 2027 (we do not offer sponsorship).
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support
• Administering and assisting with medication
• Supporting people with daily living activities
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Promoting dignity, choice and respect
• Building positive relationships with the people you support
• Working alongside colleagues and healthcare professionals to deliver excellent care

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Compassionate

Job description

Community, Care & Support Worker (Reablement Service)

Our Reablement Service supports people within the community to remain safe, independent and well in their own homes. Working alongside health and social care professionals, we help individuals maintain their independence and continue living fulfilling lives within their local community.

The service operates 365 days a year, providing essential support to people when they need it most. Based from Ecton Brook, Northampton, our team delivers person-centred care and support across the local area.

Please note this role is funded until 31 March 2027 and applicants must have the right to work in the UK until this date. Sponsorship is not available.

What will you be doing?

This is a hands‑on care role where no two days are the same. Travelling between people's homes is a key part of the role, so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. You will work independently within the community while receiving ongoing support from an experienced and friendly team.

Your Duties Will Include

• Providing personal care and support
• Administering and assisting with medication
• Supporting people with daily living activities
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Promoting dignity, choice and respect
• Building positive relationships with the people you support
• Working alongside colleagues and healthcare professionals to deliver excellent care

This role focuses on providing practical care and support within the community. You will not be responsible for completing assessments or developing specialist reablement plans.

Shift Pattern

• 4 days on, 4 days off
• Average of 31.5 hours per week
• 2 morning shifts and 2 evening shifts during each cycle, on a 8 week rolling rota.

Shift Times

• Morning Shift: 7:00am - 4:00pm
• Evening Shift: 1:30pm - 10:30pm

Please note that the role includes weekend and Bank Holiday working.

What We Offer

• Mileage allowance of up to 55p per mile
• Full training and ongoing support
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives every day

About You

We're looking for caring, reliable individuals who are passionate about supporting others.

You Will Have

• Some previous care experience (this does not need to be extensive)
• A caring and compassionate approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• A commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care

Previous care training or a Health & Social Care qualification would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Essential Requirements

• Valid UK right to work that remains in place until at least 31 March 2027 (we do not offer sponsorship for this role)
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Availability to work the shift pattern outlined above
• Ability to commence employment and attend induction training from mid-November 2026
• Commit to a fixed‑term contract ending on 31 March 2027

We will be holding assessment days for shortlisted candidates on the 29th and 30th October. Attendance is by invitation only, and shortlisted applicants will be contacted with further information about the assessment activities and selection process.

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.

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. Hear from our Chief Executive, Martin Henry, about building a career at WNC.

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

What DEI means to us.

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Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Community care and support worker

• Salary £14.04 per hour + up to 55p per mile mileage allowance
• Salary Frequency Hourly
• Working Hours 31.5 hours per week (fixed rota, working 4 days on and 4 days off)
• Job Reference Ref/12702/9541
• Contract Type Full Time
• Contract Details This is a fixed-term position working an average of 31.5 hours per week until 31 March 2027
• Closing Date 27 October, 2026
• Job Category Social Care - Adults
• Location Northampton, United Kingdom
• Job Posted Date 20 October, 2026