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We are looking for a dedicated Care and Support Worker to join our team at Longlands Care Home in Daventry. In this rewarding role, you will provide compassionate, person-centred care to older people and those living with dementia, including those staying with us for short-term respite. You’ll support residents with daily living activities, promote their independence and dignity, and help create a safe, welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Whether assisting with personal care, encouraging social engagement, or simply offering a listening ear, your contribution will make a meaningful difference every day.

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

What will you be doing?
As a  Care and Support Worker at Longlands Care Home, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centered care to our residents. You’ll support older people and those living with dementia in their daily routines, promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing. Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with personal care such as washing, dressing, and toiletingSupporting residents with mobility and mealtimesEngaging in meaningful activities and social interactionMonitoring and reporting changes in residents’ health and wellbeingWorking collaboratively with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionalsEnsuring a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for all residentsThis role is based in our purpose-built facility in Daventry, which includes both long-term residential care and short-term respite care.

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 an  Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of  vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

About you
Are you a compassionate, reliable individual  who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people. You’ll be someone who:

Has a caring and empathetic natureCommunicates effectively and respectfullyWorks well as part of a team and independentlyIs committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of residentsHas experience in a care setting (preferred but not essential — full training provided)Is flexible and willing to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidaysIf you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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 more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  

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.

If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email careers@westnorthants.gov.uk for support.

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