Job Description

About the role

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


It is situated in a residential suburb in Northampton 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 who provide the highest level of dementia care and residential care.


With our great accommodation and facilities and a programme of activities, our care home evoke 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 & Support Assistant, you'll support people to gain their independence, helping them to regain confidence to reach their goals and retain skills. You will support individuals to make choices around their personal care and needs, encouraging good nutrition and hydration and prompt socialisation and engagement in activities. Ensure that clear and accurate documentation is completed, and any concerns are reported to the Shift Leader or Nurse on duty.

Enrich our customers to feel safe, secure and noticed. Support them to be themselves and encourage their comfort whilst being respectful of their living space. Take part in Arts, crafts and stimulating activities. Helping customers to get washed and dressed. Providing manual handling support and personal care. Providing medication support in a timely manner. Liaise with health professionals. Reporting any concerns or incidents to senior members of the team. Arranging and taking part in activities with members of the community.

We have a range of 14.75 or 18.25 or 22.5 or 35 hours per week, rotating shifts between: 7am-2pm and 2pm-9pm, with alternate weekends.

For a further discussion or information about the role, please email: cheryl.ramsay@westnorthants.gov.uk


About you

As we offer full hands-on training with relevant certifications, you don't have to have experience. BUT you do need to have the want and will to make individuals feel seen and cared for.


At minimum we offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks "Buddy scheme" too. We will settle you in, gradually.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost

. 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.

Apply now!


As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date.

Career development and training opportunities

Our team's learning and development is very important to us. It ensures we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job. We are committed to career development and have a variety of career pathways, for those who want to progress or specialise.


All new starters are required to complete the Care Certificate, if not already completed previously, alongside mandatory training within their induction period. Courses are updated throughout your employment.


About us

We're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.


Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council 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.


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.


When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.


Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.

West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Our benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

Generous annual leave entitlement

starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.

Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover

(3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.

Cycle

to work scheme.

Employee discounts

with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.

Car Lease scheme.

Employee Assistance Programme

- We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.

Ongoing training and development

opportunities.

A variety of flexible working options

Our West Ways of Working

- We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role. *

Making a difference

- If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.