Community care and support worker

West Northamptonshire Council; Northampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Training and support

Friendly team environment

Rewarding role

Job summary

West Northamptonshire Council is recruiting for a Community, Care & Support Worker in the Reablement Service based in Northampton. The role involves hands-on care in the community, with travel between homes requiring a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

You will work a fixed 31.5-hour rota (4 days on, 4 days off) with shifts 7:00am-4:00pm and 1:30pm-10:30pm, across 4 days on/off cycles. Apply now for a role offering training and a chance to make a genuine difference.

Qualifications

• Some care experience is desirable but not essential.
• A caring and compassionate approach is important.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support.
• Administer and assist with medication.
• Support daily living activities and independence.
• Promote dignity, choice and respect.
• Build positive relationships with the people you support.
• Collaborate with colleagues and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Care experience

Driving licence

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Health & Social Care qualification

Tools

Vehicle access

Job description

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This is a fixed‑term position working an average of 31.5 hours per week until 31 March 2027

Salary Range:

£14.04 per hour + up to 55p per mile mileage allowance

Working Hours:

31.5 hours per week (fixed rota, working 4 days on and 4 days off)

Community, Care & Support Worker (Reablement Service)

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.

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.

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.

• 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 the29th and 30th October. Attendance is by invitation only, and shortlisted applicants will be contacted with further information about the assessment activities and selection process.

If you enjoy helping people maintain their independence and want a rewarding role where every day makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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. 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

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

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