Our benefits
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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.
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Enrich our customers to feel safe, secure and noticed.
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Support them to be themselves and encourage their comfort whilst being respectful of their living space.
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Take part in Arts, crafts and stimulating activities.
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Helping customers to get washed and dressed.
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Providing manual handling support and personal care.
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Providing medication support in a timely manner.
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Liaise with health professionals.
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Reporting any concerns or incidents to senior members of the team.
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Arranging and taking part in activities with members of the community.
Shift Times
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AM Shift: 7:30am – 2:45pm
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PM Shift: 2:30pm – 10:00pm
Vacancy 1 (29 hrs per week)
Week 1
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Wednesday – AM
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Thursday – PM
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Friday – PM
Week 2
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Wednesday – PM
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Thursday – PM
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Friday – PM
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Saturday – PM
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Sunday – AM
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Monday – AM
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Tuesday – AM
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Friday – PM
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Saturday – PM
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Sunday – AM
Week 2
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Monday – PM
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Wednesday – AM
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Thursday – PM
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Friday – AM
Please note: Both positions include a mixture of morning and evening shifts and require weekend working as part of the rota.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We cannot accept individuals on full-time sponsorship who are seeking this as a second job or as their main job, as care is no longer classified as a Skilled Worker occupation.
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.
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.
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.
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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