Care Support Assistant - Obelisk House

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.

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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.

• Enrich our customers to feel safe, secure and noticed.
• Support them to be themselves and encourage their comfort whilst being respectful of their living space.
• Take part in Arts, crafts and stimulating activities.
• Helping customers to get washed and dressed.
• Providing manual handling support and personal care.
• Providing medication support in a timely manner.
• Liaise with health professionals.
• Reporting any concerns or incidents to senior members of the team.
• Arranging and taking part in activities with members of the community.

We have 2 vacancies available, each with a fixed two-week rolling rota.

• AM Shift: 7:30am – 2:45pm
• PM Shift: 2:30pm – 10:00pm

• Wednesday – AM
• Thursday – PM
• Friday – PM

• Wednesday – PM
• Thursday – PM
• Friday – PM
• Saturday – PM
• Sunday – AM

• Monday – AM
• Tuesday – AM
• Friday – PM
• Saturday – PM
• Sunday – AM

• Monday – PM
• Wednesday – AM
• Thursday – PM
• Friday – AM

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…