Dementia Care & Support Assistant — Weekend Shifts

Job Overview

Obelisk House provides exceptional support in residential and dementia care. The Care & Support Assistant role focuses on helping residents maintain independence, confidence, and wellbeing.

• Support individuals to regain confidence and reach personal goals.
• Assist with personal care, nutrition, hydration, and socialisation.
• Provide manual handling support and assist with washing and dressing.
• Support medication administration in a timely manner.
• Ensure accurate documentation and report concerns to Shift Leader or Nurse on duty.
• Liaise with health professionals and report incidents to senior team members.
• Arrange and participate in arts, crafts, and stimulating activities for residents.
• Maintain a safe, secure, respectful environment.

Two fixed, two‑week rolling rota positions, 29 hours per week each.

• Shift Times: AM Shift 7:30am – 2:45pm; PM Shift 2:30pm – 10:00pm
• Vacancy1 (Week1): Wednesday AM, Thursday PM, FridayPM
• Vacancy1 (Week2): Wednesday PM, Thursday PM, FridayPM, Saturday PM, SundayAM
• Vacancy2 (Week1): MondayAM, TuesdayAM, FridayPM, Saturday PM, SundayAM
• Vacancy2 (Week2): MondayPM, Wednesday AM, Thursday PM, FridayAM

Both positions include weekend work.

No prior experience required; comprehensive hands‑on training is provided, including a Care Certificate, a 2.5‑week induction, and a 2–4‑week Buddy scheme.

Applicants must have a strong desire to make individuals feel seen and cared for.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
1974 and requires an enhanced DBS certificate at the employer’s 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.

We are a disability‑confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.