Senior Carer and Support - Nights (Obelisk)

West Northamptonshire Council; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Night Care & Support Assistant to provide exceptional support in residential care. In this rewarding role, you will lead initiatives to help individuals regain confidence and independence while ensuring their comfort and safety. You will engage residents in meaningful activities, support their personal care needs, and collaborate with health professionals. This position offers a structured induction and ongoing training opportunities, all within a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Induction Training

Buddy Scheme

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care, particularly in a residential setting.
• Strong ability to support individuals in gaining independence.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care, nutrition, and social engagement.
• Ensure accurate documentation and report concerns to senior staff.
• Participate in community activities and assist with personal care tasks.

Skills

Personal Care Support

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Medication Administration

Community Engagement

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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

It is situated in a residential suburb in Northampton and offers a wonderful living environment where residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life. Our teams of friendly and committed staff provide the highest level of dementia and residential care. With great accommodation, facilities, and a program of activities, our care home creates a home-from-home atmosphere where residents feel comfortable, content, and well cared for.

Our Benefits

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

What will you be doing?

As a Senior Night Care & Support Assistant, you’ll lead in supporting individuals to gain independence, helping them regain confidence, reach their goals, and retain skills. Your responsibilities include:

1. Supporting individuals to make choices about their personal care and needs, encouraging good nutrition, hydration, and social engagement.
2. Ensuring clear and accurate documentation, reporting concerns to the Shift Leader or Nurse on duty.
3. Enriching residents’ lives to feel safe, secure, and noticed.
4. Supporting residents to be themselves and encouraging their comfort while respecting their living space.
5. Participating in arts, crafts, and stimulating activities.
6. Assisting residents with washing, dressing, manual handling, and personal care.
7. Providing medication support in a timely manner.
8. Liaising with health professionals.
9. Reporting concerns or incidents to senior team members.
10. Organizing and participating in community activities.

Details: 20 hours per week (two 10-hour night shifts). For more information, contact: [e-mail]

About you

As a senior carer, you will ideally have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or similar experience. We offer a minimum of 2.5 weeks induction training plus a 2-4 week "Buddy scheme" to help you settle in. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding.

We offer career development and training opportunities to help you progress or specialize. Please note: we do not offer sponsorship or transfer options. The vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

About us

At West Northants Council, our people are our priority. We foster a culture of innovation, ambition, and inclusivity, aligned with our vision to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit, and thrive. Our values—Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate, and Empower—guide everything we do.

Learn more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about working at West Northants Council: Video link.

We are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner. For support during the application process, email [e-mail].