Care Home- Shift lead; Obelisk

About the role

We have an opportunity within Obelisk House, which provides exceptional levels of support to older persons living with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairments. Situated in a residential suburb in Northampton, the facility offers a wonderful living environment for residents to enjoy an enhanced quality of life.

• Work closely alongside the management and support team, running shifts on a 12‑hour or 8‑hour rota with alternate weekend working.
• Manage a team of staff, taking responsibility for induction training, continuous development and performance.
• Prioritise and direct the workload to team members, ensuring any issues are dealt with promptly and the health, safety and welfare of customers and employees are protected.
• Assist the management team by recording and updating care plans so changes in customers’ needs can be supported appropriately.
• Order, monitor and administer medication to customers, ensuring prescribed drugs are used safely.
• Provide practical, personal and emotional care and support to WNC customers with a range of health and social care needs.
• Support customers to maintain or develop social networks and interests, organising or participating in activities of their choice.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, discretion and awareness of data protection in all verbal and written information.
• Show awareness of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.

• Previous experience in care leadership, a senior carer or shift lead role.
• Ideal NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care.
• Knowledge of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and relevant legislation.
• Experience delivering high‑quality care and support to residents.
• A commitment to safeguarding, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS and Children and Adults Barred List check.

You can also review our full list of employee benefits on our careers site. We offer a 2.5‑week induction training programme and a further 2‑4 week “Buddy scheme” to settle you in.

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 a second job or that work as their main job, as care is no longer classified as a Skilled Worker occupation.

West Northants Council is committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity and inclusion. We are a disability‑confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Care Leaver Covenant partner.

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