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Care Support Assistant - Longlands Care Home
Job introduction
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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.
Additional information
You are a kind, compassionate and reliable person who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older people. Whether you already have experience in care or are looking to build a rewarding career in the sector, we will provide the training and support needed to help you succeed.
You will have a caring and empathetic approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with residents, their families and colleagues. You'll be a team player who can also work independently, using your initiative to provide high-quality, person-centred support that promotes dignity, choice and independence.
Experience within a care setting is desirable, but above all we are looking for individuals who share our values, have a positive attitude, and are committed to delivering outstanding care. Flexibility is important, as the role involves shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
In return, you'll receive comprehensive training, ongoing support, and opportunities for development within a welcoming and supportive team environment.
Please note: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including Children and Adults Barred List checks.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Apply now. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Company information
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.
Our vision 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.
We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner
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Salary range
- £13.52 per hour