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About the role
Longlands Care home is situated in Daventry, we offer a happy and safe living environment in which our residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.
Our Team of friendly and committed staff provide the highest level of care and specialise in supporting people living with Dementia.
With our great accommodation and facilities and a programme of activities, our care home aims to provide a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.
It is situated in Daventry, 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 evokes a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.
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.
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 toileting
- Supporting residents with mobility and mealtimes
- Engaging in meaningful activities and social interaction
- Monitoring and reporting changes in residents’ health and wellbeing
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals
- Ensuring a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for all residents
This role is based in our purpose-built facility in Daventry, which includes both long-term residential care and short-term respite care.
Offering, 24 hours per week.
(Consisting of x2, 12 hours): Shifts: 7.45am – 8.15pm, with alternate weekends.
We also have a separate advert if you’d prefer the night working.
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 nature.
- Communicates effectively and respectfully.
- Works well as part of a team and independently.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of residents.
- Has experience in a care setting (preferred but not essential — full training provided).
Is flexible and willing to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
About us
We’re a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government
reform in recent history. As a new authority, 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.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
