Care Support Assistant - Longlands Care Home

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Job Reference Ref/12702/8333

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 2 Contract Type: Full Time Contract Details: Permanent Salary Range : £27,083 pro rata Working Hours: 36 hours per week- 12 hour shifts Location: Daventry Closing Date: 30/11/2026 Job Category: Social Care - Adults Organisation: West Northamptonshire Council

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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.

What will you be doing?

As a Care and Support Worker at Longlands Care Home, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to our residents. Supporting older people, including those living with dementia, you will help promote independence, dignity, choice, and wellbeing in a warm and welcoming environment.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will support residents with their daily routines, including personal care, mobility, mealtimes, and social activities. You will build positive relationships with residents and their families, encourage meaningful engagement, monitor changes in wellbeing, and contribute to creating a safe, comfortable, and homely environment.

Based at our purpose-built care home in Daventry, Longlands provides both long-term residential care and short-term respite care, supporting residents to live fulfilling lives while receiving the care they need.

We currently have opportunities available for 36 hours per week, working three 12-hour shifts from 7:45am to 8:15pm, including alternate weekends. We also have 20-hour and 30-hour contracts available for the right candidates.

About you

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 Off