Obelisk House provides exceptional levels of support in residential and Dementia care.
It is situated in a residential suburb in Northampton and offers a wonderful living environment where residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life. Our teams of friendly and committed staff provide the highest level of dementia and residential care. With great accommodation, facilities, and a program of activities, our care home creates a home-from-home atmosphere where residents feel comfortable, content, and well cared for.
Our Benefits
You can view 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 Senior Night Care & Support Assistant, you’ll lead in supporting individuals to gain independence, helping them regain confidence, reach their goals, and retain skills. Your responsibilities include:
1. Supporting individuals to make choices about their personal care and needs, encouraging good nutrition, hydration, and social engagement.
2. Ensuring clear and accurate documentation, reporting concerns to the Shift Leader or Nurse on duty.
3. Enriching residents’ lives to feel safe, secure, and noticed.
4. Supporting residents to be themselves and encouraging their comfort while respecting their living space.
5. Participating in arts, crafts, and stimulating activities.
6. Assisting residents with washing, dressing, manual handling, and personal care.
7. Providing medication support in a timely manner.
8. Liaising with health professionals.
9. Reporting concerns or incidents to senior team members.
10. Organizing and participating in community activities.
Details: 20 hours per week (two 10-hour night shifts). For more information, contact: cheryl.ramsay@westnorthants.gov.uk
About you
As a senior carer, you will ideally have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or similar experience. We offer a minimum of 2.5 weeks induction training plus a 2-4 week "Buddy scheme" to help you settle in. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding.
We offer career development and training opportunities to help you progress or specialize. Please note: we do not offer sponsorship or transfer options. The vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
About us
At West Northants Council, our people are our priority. We foster a culture of innovation, ambition, and inclusivity, aligned with our vision to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit, and thrive. Our values—Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate, and Empower—guide everything we do.
Learn more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about working at West Northants Council: Video link.
We are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner. For support during the application process, email careers@westnorthants.gov.uk.
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