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Obelisk House provides exceptional levels of support in residential and Dementia care.
It is situated in a residential suburb in&nbsp;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.
Our benefits
You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>
What will you be doing?
You will work closely alongside the management and support team, with the day to day running of the shifts.
Prioritising and directing the workload to team members, ensuring any issues are dealt with as they arise and the health safety, welfare of customers and employees are responded to.
You will assist the management team by providing and recording information to help amend and update care plans so that changes in customers’ needs can be supported appropriately.
37 hours per week.
Shifts are between 07.30-15.00 and 14.00-21.30 and include alternate weekends.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
About you
With your previous experience in care leadership, and NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health &amp; Social Care (ideal), you'll join our team in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.&nbsp;
You will contribute, as a senior member of staff, to the overall management and development of service provision, planning for the future development of services to meet the needs of customers from diverse cultural communities.
You will understand the Quality Commission (CQC) and to have good knowledge in all relevant legislation and regulations. Your role will involve ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to residents.
You may be a Senior Carer who has stepped in to support your manager and is now looking for your next permanent move, or a current Shift Lead seeking to gain more experience and develop yourself for the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We will offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks "Buddy scheme" too. We will settle you in, there's no pressure to "hit the ground running"!
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.&nbsp;

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. 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.
Apply now! &nbsp;As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response.
About us
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.&nbsp;
Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;
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
The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.
If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.
West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Care Home - Senior Carer/Shift Lead (Obelisk)

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Southfields Care home,&nbsp;rated GOOD by CQC,&nbsp;provides exceptional levels of support to&nbsp;people&nbsp;living with&nbsp;dementia,&nbsp;physical disabilities or /and&nbsp;sensory impairments.
Situated in a residential suburb in Northampton,&nbsp;Southfields&nbsp;offers&nbsp;a wonderful living environment in which 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
With our great accommodation,&nbsp;facilities and programme of activities, our care home evokes&nbsp;a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.
Our benefits
You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>
What will you be doing?
You will work closely alongside the management and support team, with the day to day running of the shifts.
Prioritising and directing the workload to team members, ensuring any issues are dealt with as they arise and the health safety, welfare of customers and employees are responded to.
You will assist the management team by providing and recording information to help amend and update care plans so that changes in customers’ needs can be supported appropriately.
35 hours per week, shifts of 7 hours.&nbsp;
A mix of,&nbsp;
Morning shift: 7:45am – 2:45pm&nbsp;&amp;
Evening shift: 2:45pm – 9:45pm&nbsp;&nbsp;
Alternate weekend working is required.&nbsp;
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
About you
With your previous experience in care leadership, and NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health &amp; Social Care (ideal), you'll join our team in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.&nbsp;
You will contribute, as a senior member of staff, to the overall management and development of service provision, planning for the future development of services to meet the needs of customers from diverse cultural communities.
You will understand the Quality Commission (CQC) and to have good knowledge in all relevant legislation and regulations. Your role will involve ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to residents.
You may be a Senior Carer who has stepped in to support your manager and is now looking for your next permanent move, or a current Shift Lead seeking to gain more experience and develop yourself for the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We will offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks "Buddy scheme" too. We will settle you in, there's no pressure to "hit the ground running"!
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.&nbsp;

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. 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.
Apply now! &nbsp;As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response.
About us
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.&nbsp;
Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;
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
The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.
If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.
West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Care Home - Senior Carer/Shift Lead (Southfields)

About the roleAs a Head of Commissioning and Contracts for Children’s Services, you will play a key role in designing and delivering commissioned services that meet the needs of children and families, ensuring positive outcomes. This role is critical in ensuring that services are effectively commissioned, managed, and aligned with the needs of children and families across North Northamptonshire. You will be part of a ‘Commissioning Centre for Excellence’ and have the opportunity to shape the services that support Children, Young People, their families and Carers. What will you be doing?You will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of commissioning activity and contracts. You will ensure that services are designed and commissioned in a way that meets the needs of children and families, supports good outcomes, and aligns with the council’s goals alongside being efficient and cost effective. Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Leading the commissioning strategy and plan for Children’s Services, including co-production and service specification development.</li><li>Ensuring services are delivered at the right time and place, promoting good outcomes for people and communities.</li><li>Stimulating a vibrant market of micro providers by basing commissioning decisions on evidence, service reviews, and value-for-money evaluations.</li><li>Leading the development of market position statements and overseeing market trends, risks, and opportunities within North Northamptonshire.</li><li>Providing a comprehensive overview of commissioning requirements, contractual issues, and quality outcomes to ensure continuous improvement.</li><li>Developing Fee Frameworks for commissioning activity and supporting negotiations around contractual terms and conditions.</li><li>Facilitating effective partnership working across stakeholders, creating collaborative solutions to deliver desired outcomes.</li><li>Managing commissioning and contract managers, embedding best value and fostering strong working relationships.</li><li>Ensuring services meet statutory requirements and safeguarding standards for children.</li><li>Deputising for the Assistant Director when required.</li><li>Taking on additional duties as needed.</li></ul> About youTo succeed in this role, you will need a degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, along with a professional or management qualification. You will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, particularly in the legislative frameworks and statutory requirements related to Children’s Services, including Ofsted, CQC regulatory frameworks, Public Contracts Regulations. <ul><li>Proven experience in managing large budgets and holding budget management responsibility within a large, complex organisation.</li><li>Knowledge of legal, commercial, political, operational, and social community aspects of a diverse environment.</li><li>Extensive experience in partnership working, particularly with NHS bodies.</li><li>Demonstrated success in leading change, driving improvement, and commissioning services.</li><li>Ability to analyse complex data and produce management reports to inform strategies and plans.</li><li>Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to overcome barriers to success.</li><li>Ability to lead and empower multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.</li><li>Strategic thinker with the ability to make informed decisions.</li><li>Strong decision-making skills and the ability to manage diverse and conflicting interests.</li></ul>Shortlisting w/c 8th December 2025.Interviews w/c 5th &amp; 12th January 2026.Should you have any queries, please contact us via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>. We kindly ask that you include a brief description of your enquiry to enable us to respond promptly and appropriately. Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>A competitive salary</li><li>A pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>Lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>Generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Head of Commissioning and Contracts

About the roleEADS (Employment and Disability Service) are looking to recruit an Employment Development Officer. Supporting people with complex barriers to start, stay and succeed in work is our focus. We are looking for somebody who can bring creativity, energy, passion and skills. We are based across North Northamptonshire, supporting people from diverse backgrounds. The role will require travel across multiple sites, including being based with employers and within co-location bases. Flexibility, a positive approach to problem solving, organisation and being able to adapt to change will be valuable skills in this role. An understanding of the model and delivery of supported employment, the welfare system and accessible employment pathways will be hugely beneficial. What will you be doing?As part of our delivery we support people;<ul><li>With complex barriers start, stay and succeed in work</li><li>Create person-centred vocational profiles </li><li>Prepare CVs and covering letters</li><li>Build confidence and stamina</li><li>Identify job goals and steps needed to achieve these</li><li>Gain experience</li><li>Engage with employers</li><li>Identify skills gaps and training resolves</li></ul>About youWe are looking for people who are; <ul><li>Passionate about employment </li><li>Creative thinkers</li><li>Focussed on solutions</li><li>Organised</li><li>Empathetic</li><li>Good communicators </li><li>Flexible</li><li>Self-motivated </li></ul> Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Employment Development Officer 

About the roleWe have exciting opportunities for two Commissioning Officers to play a leading role within North Northamptonshire’s Public Health Commissioning Team. We have two roles: one permanent and the other a two-year fixed-term role, with potential to extend.This role will be central to shaping the future Public Health services, ensuring services are joined-up, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the people of North Northamptonshire. You will support the commissioning of high-quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective services across Public Health, including:• Substance Use• Sexual Health• Healthy Lifestyles and Health Improvement• Children’s ServicesYou will bring knowledge of commissioning, co-production, and monitoring and evaluation, alongside skills in community engagement, partnership working, and stakeholder management. Working collaboratively with providers, colleagues, and partners, you will oversee provider performance, manage tenders and grants, and ensure services deliver real impact for local communities.This is a hybrid role, with a base at Sheerness House in Kettering. The successful applicant will need to travel across North Northamptonshire, as and when required.Interviews are currently expected to be held on Tuesday 9th December. What will you be doing?Principal responsibilities <ol><li>Under the guidance of the Commissioning Manager complete project activities and build relationships with other partners/organisations to support the development and delivery of the actions within adopted Commissioning strategies to ensure the best possible outcomes for vulnerable groups within available resources, compliant with legislation and in line with national and local strategic direction. </li><li>To collate and analyse information on contract performance, management and costs. Produce reports to enable the monitoring of performance against individual contracts and key performance indicators. </li><li>To provide high quality coordination of and support to routine commissioning business processes, including performance and quality monitoring, and liaising with council colleagues on financial, legal and procurement tasks. </li><li>To develop and implement engagement structures and activities to harness the views of service users, families and carers, local communities, service providers and other key stakeholders to ensure the Council support the identification of service gaps and unmet needs to inform the decommissioning, redesign and commissioning of services to meet the health and wellbeing needs of the population. </li><li>To complete the writing of specifications and tender documentation and help to evaluate tender documentation and issue new contracts alongside the Commissioning Manager to procure new and revised public health services. </li><li>To review intelligence and engage with local communities and providers to understand the needs within the marketplace to align the market in delivering good quality, cost effective services that meet the identified needs of service users and carers. </li><li>To provide advice and guidance about commissioned services to operational staff, senior managers and elected members, including the writing of analytical reports and presentation of data as required. </li><li>To undertake market and supplier research, review legislation and policy guidance to identify opportunities for improved value for the council and identify process efficiencies and/or cashable savings. </li><li>To research and review legislation, policy guidance, new initiatives and best practice that improves health and well-being to ensure the Commissioning Manager, the Council and local providers are kept informed of commissioning policy and initiatives. </li></ol>About youEducation, Qualifications and Training<ul><li>Degree or equivalent, preferably in policy, research or health related areas.</li></ul>Experience and KnowledgeEssential Criteria<ul><li>Experience of processes for the commissioning, contracting &amp; monitoring of public services of similar business processes. </li><li>Experience of working in social research and/or consultation. </li><li>Experience of project management &amp; business management, including coordination, planning, information collation, analysing data to produce reports, strategies and briefing papers. </li><li>Good level of knowledge of Public Health, health and health improvement. </li><li>Understanding of the importance of consultation and engagement and what are the most effective ways to consult with people so they are involved in the decision making process. </li><li>Good level of knowledge of Social and Health care systems in England and Wales.</li></ul>Desirable Criteria<ul><li>Experience in Public Health, health and health improvement. </li></ul>Ability and Skills<ul><li>Computer literacy to intermediate level in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.</li></ul>Equal Opportunities<ul><li>Ability to demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs.</li></ul>Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Commissioning Officer

About the roleWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our committed and talented Commissioning and Contracts Team, within Adult Social Care, as a Commissioning and Contracts Manager. This will be a challenging but rewarding role for the right individual with a genuine commitment to improve outcomes for people within North Northamptonshire.You will play a key role in leading commissioning and contracting work on behalf of Adult Social Care in North Northamptonshire, as well as developing and implementing our strategic commissioning intentions. Responsibilities include engaging with stakeholders, analysing current and future need, developing and commissioning services, contracting, shaping and sustaining the market.This role will suit you if you:<ul><li>Enjoy a challenge</li><li>Can work across multiple portfolios </li><li>Are able to effectively manage competing deadlines and changing priorities</li><li>Have substantial experience in commissioning and/or contracting (ideally both)</li><li>Are able to bring ideas and solutions to the challenges in the social care market</li><li>Can confidently manage project teams and projects to time and financial targets</li></ul>What will you be doing?The post holder will:<ul><li>Lead multiple projects and project teams of internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Work collaboratively across the system and with local people</li><li>Compile and present comprehensive governance reports</li><li>Manage contractual arrangements throughout the contract lifecyle, including compiling terms as well as mobilising, varying, novating and terminating contracts</li><li>Act as a point of contact for contract-related issues, and widen understanding and awareness amongst stakeholders of both commissioning and contracting</li><li>Practice intelligence-led commissioning, using sound data and evidence</li></ul>About youThe right candidate will:<ul><li>Be able to work autonomously with minimal supervision</li><li>Be an effective team member, supporting colleagues when needed</li><li>Have excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Have good attention to detail, particularly in reviewing legal documents</li><li>Be familiar with a range of information sources and research methodologies, including the analysis of complex demographic and demand led trends</li><li>Have excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals and groups</li><li>Understand the benefits of co-production and working in this way</li><li>Have financial analysis and risk management capabilities</li><li>Understand relevant regulatory and legal requirements</li></ul>Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a><h2>About the role</h2>Obelisk House provides exceptional levels of support in residential and Dementia care.It is situated in a residential suburb in&nbsp;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.<h2>Additional information</h2>With your previous experience in care leadership, and NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health &amp; Social Care (ideal), you'll join our team in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.&nbsp;You will contribute, as a senior member of staff, to the overall management and development of service provision, planning for the future development of services to meet the needs of customers from diverse cultural communities.You will understand the Quality Commission (CQC) and to have good knowledge in all relevant legislation and regulations. Your role will involve ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to residents.You may be a Senior Carer who has stepped in to support your manager and is now looking for your next permanent move, or a current Shift Lead seeking to gain more experience and develop yourself for the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;We will offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks "Buddy scheme" too. We will settle you in, there's no pressure to "hit the ground running"!Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.&nbsp;This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. 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.Apply now! &nbsp;As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response.<h2>Company information</h2>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.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;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 partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a><h2>About the role</h2>There is an exciting opportunity to join the Strategic Commissioning Team at West Northants Council. You will be part of a dynamic team that work hard to develop and commission a range of high quality, diverse and responsive care and support services to meet local need for our adult population. We are looking for someone with experience in either social care or commissioning to join our team. &nbsp;As Commissioning Officer you will support commissioning to implement commissioning strategies, contribute to the needs analysis, market testing, and review of all our commissioned services. In addition, you’ll help ensure robust processes are in place to monitor provider performance and support continuous improvement across adult social care and housing commissioned services. In return you will receive support and recognition for your contribution to improving the lives and wellbeing of residents in West Northants.&nbsp;Interviews for the role will take place on 3rd &amp; 4th December 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to a basic DBS certificate. 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.<h2>Additional information</h2>You will be educated to degree level or be able to demonstrate experience of working at that level in social care or commissioning. There is a need to have strong communication skills enabling you to engage with people who access support services as well as interacting across all partner organisations. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead projects and have delivered successful outcomes. Being able to organise and prioritise your own workload and meet deadlines within a pressured environment is essential. Most importantly you will have a passion for commissioning, monitoring and delivering high quality services to support people to live their best lives possible. &nbsp;&nbsp;We’re looking for a highly organised and collaborative individual with strong project management experience and excellent interpersonal skills. You’ll be confident communicating and influencing at all levels, including with partner organisations, councillors, and service users.&nbsp;The ideal candidate will be skilled in analysing and interpreting data to produce clear, concise reports and briefings, and will have a good working knowledge of adult social care, housing, health policy, and information governance. You’ll understand the importance of consultation and engagement and be familiar with project and programme management tools. Proficiency in Office 365 is essential, and experience in commissioning and monitoring public services is desirable.<h2>Company information</h2>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.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;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 partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.&nbsp;If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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Our preferred method of receipt of application is via the online application form.
Should you have any difficulties applying online, please e-mail <a href="mailto:recruitment@harborough.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@harborough.gov.uk</a> or contact (01858) 821304/7.
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INTERNAL ADVERT
Job title: Senior Operator - Lifeline
Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire – office based with some homeworking
Status: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week 
Grade: Grade 5 £31,022 to £33,699
Harborough District Council is seeking an experienced Senior Operator to join our Lifeline Control Centre. If you enjoy working with and supporting vulnerable people, have excellent communication skills, and want to be part of a friendly team, then this role is for you.
The Council’s Lifeline Control Centre provides an emergency telecare alarm system (‘Technology Enabled Care’) that supports vulnerable residents 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.&nbsp; It also receives and manages general enquiries outside of office hours. The lifeline service operates within the Harborough district and also provides the service to a number of local councils and other partners/organisations.
Working during office hours, the role will oversee the day-to-day provision of the Lifeline Service.&nbsp; This includes ensuring Lifeline service remains operational, and procedures are kept up to do date to provide high quality services meeting both customer needs and Council objectives.
Working alongside the Control Centre Manager, you will on a daily basis ensure the service is fully resourced, and the equipment that supports these critical services is maintained and operational.&nbsp; You will undertake marketing opportunities to promote the service to new clients, provide the manager with statistical reports and information to help ensure continued improvement.&nbsp; When needed you will be required to deputise for the Control Centre Manager such as attendance at meetings.
An understanding of information technology and its application in supporting customers, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to solve problems and works under pressure are essential.
Although this role is required to work during office hours, from time to time the successful candidate may be required to work outside normal office hours and act as emergency contact on a rotating basis for which time off in lieu will be given or appropriate overtime payments authorised.
We are only accepting applications from internal applicants.
This post is subject to a standard criminal background check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. 
Harborough District Council has an open and positive stance on the protection of children, young and vulnerable people.&nbsp;
All applicants should be aware that any employee who is at threat of redundancy at the time of a position being advertised will have priority status.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is&nbsp;12th November 2025. It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 18th November 2025.
Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes.

Senior Operator - Lifeline (Internal Applicants Only)

About the roleWe welcome applications from those who are interested in Permanent positions as well as Secondment opportunity- those who are looking to develop further in their career.We are seeking a skilled and motivated Team Manager to lead the team of social care professionals within the Adult Social Care Services. This is a key leadership role focused on delivering high-quality, strengths-based support to adults, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met and needs are addressed effectively. As a manager you will be working with the Senior Leadership Team in ensuring your team is achieving the objectives and outcomes.Application Process:To apply, please submit your application via our e-recruitment portal outlining your experience, leadership approach, and understanding of adult social care legislation. Be sure to highlight your ability to lead multiskilled team and deliver high-quality services within a locality-based model.If you would like to discuss more about this role you can contact <a href="mailto:Boby.Paul@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Boby.Paul@northnorthants.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Karen.Burrows@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Karen.Burrows@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>The interview session will be in two stages. On the day you will be delivering a 10 minute presentation to a group of panel members, this may include representation from expert by experience, on following subject: In your role as Team Manager how would you support your team to strengthen the community connections and engagement with local partnerships.You can deliver this presentation in any method you feel comfortable i.e. using your laptop, hand out of the copies, flip chart or just talk through the points you have prepared.What will you be doing?Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead and manage a locality-based team of Social Workers, Assessment and Enablement Workers (AEW), Senior AEWs, Community Support workers and Business Support team members. </li><li>Ensure the team delivers person-centred support in line with the Care Act 2014, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding adults at risk, promoting independence, and achieving positive outcomes.</li><li>Represent the Adult Social Care team in internal and external forums, developing service pathways and partnerships to meet local needs.</li><li>Provide expert oversight of safeguarding practice and manage risk across the locality.</li><li>Recruit, supervise, and support staff, promoting continuous professional development and identifying training needs.</li><li>Work collaboratively with other locality teams and wider council services to improve integration and service delivery.</li><li>Manage resources effectively, including budget oversight and authorisation of care packages.</li><li>Ensure data and information quality performance</li><li>Support the implementation of service plans and Adult Social Care Strategy outcomes.</li><li>Investigate and respond to complaints</li></ul>About youEssential Skills &amp; Qualifications:<ul><li>Demonstrated experience in supervising and managing staff, including qualified professionals, within a social care setting.</li><li>Preferably a recognised professional qualification (Degree or Diploma) in health or social care and hold relevant professional registration.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and safeguarding frameworks.</li><li>Experience in leading safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act.</li><li>Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Proficiency in IT systems and confident in presenting information to various audiences.</li><li>Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in both service delivery and employment practices.</li></ul>Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a><h2>About the role</h2>Southfields Care home,&nbsp;rated GOOD by CQC,&nbsp;provides exceptional levels of support to&nbsp;people&nbsp;living with&nbsp;dementia,&nbsp;physical disabilities or /and&nbsp;sensory impairments.Situated in a residential suburb in Northampton,&nbsp;Southfields&nbsp;offers&nbsp;a wonderful living environment in which 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;With our great accommodation,&nbsp;facilities and programme of activities, our care home evokes&nbsp;a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.<h2>Additional information</h2>With your previous experience in care leadership, and NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health &amp; Social Care (ideal), you'll join our team in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.&nbsp;You will contribute, as a senior member of staff, to the overall management and development of service provision, planning for the future development of services to meet the needs of customers from diverse cultural communities.You will understand the Quality Commission (CQC) and to have good knowledge in all relevant legislation and regulations. Your role will involve ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to residents.You may be a Senior Carer who has stepped in to support your manager and is now looking for your next permanent move, or a current Shift Lead seeking to gain more experience and develop yourself for the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;We will offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks "Buddy scheme" too. We will settle you in, there's no pressure to "hit the ground running"!Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.&nbsp;This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. 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.Apply now! &nbsp;As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response.<h2>Company information</h2>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.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;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 partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>Eleanor Lodge provides exceptional levels of support to adults, aged 18 and over, with learning disabilities and mental health issues. It is situated in Delapre, Northampton and offers a wonderful living environment in which our customers can enjoy an enhanced quality of life. We also offer domiciliary care to adults living in their own homes within the community.We have teams of friendly and committed staff who provide the highest level of care. With our great accommodation and facilities, Eleanor Lodge evokes a home from home atmosphere in which our customers can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.As a Community Support Worker you will act as a key worker for customers, assisting with the provision of positive enabling intervention and support for adults with mental health problems, physical and/or learning disabilities.<h2>Additional information</h2><ul><li>Full training will be given.</li><li>You will either currently have, or be willing to work towards, NVQ level 2 in Health &amp; Social Care or equivalent.</li><li>Full driving license and access to your own vehicle.</li><li>Self-motivated, personable and a creative approach to problem solving.</li><li>Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.</li></ul>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. 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.<h2>Company information</h2>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.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>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 partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>. If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Community support worker -Eleanor Lodge

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a><h2>About the role</h2>We are looking for a dedicated Care and Support Worker to join our team at Longlands Care Home in Daventry. In this rewarding role, you will provide compassionate, person-centred care to older people and those living with dementia, including those staying with us for short-term respite. You’ll support residents with daily living activities, promote their independence and dignity, and help create a safe, welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Whether assisting with personal care, encouraging social engagement, or simply offering a listening ear, your contribution will make a meaningful difference every day. <h2>Additional information</h2>Are you a compassionate, reliable individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people. You’ll be someone who:&nbsp;<ul><li>Has a caring and empathetic nature.</li><li>Communicates effectively and respectfully.</li><li>Works well as part of a team and independently.</li><li>Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of residents.</li><li>Has experience in a care setting (preferred but not essential — full training provided).</li></ul>Is flexible and willing to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. <h2>Company information</h2>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.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;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 partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Care and Support Assistant -Longlands

About the roleWe’re seeking to recruit some great new Community Enablement Workers; people with the right values and positive attitude to work within the Specialist Support for Younger Adults team – could this be you?<ul><li>Our customers are aged between 18-65 and have a range of physical and learning needs.</li><li>We support them with personal care, manual handling, medication, food and drink, finances and shopping.</li></ul>We are looking for staff to work the following:<ul><li>Weekends only (Saturdays and Sundays every week between the hours of 7am and 11pm)</li><li>Day and Evening Shifts throughout the week between the hours of 7am and 11pm.</li></ul>We also have the below incentives:<ul><li>Enhanced rates of working from 8pm until 8pm including Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays </li><li>Enhanced overtime pay </li><li>Business mileage paid at 45p an hour</li><li>28 days holiday, rising to 33 after 5 years of service.</li></ul>What will you be doing?<h4>Purpose of the job</h4>The purpose of this job is to provide high quality support and care to customers in their own homes within a wider community. To enable them to remain independent whilst supporting their wellbeing, rights and choices. To also support with any reablement needs and providing personal support where required.<h4>Principal responsibilities</h4><ol><li> To support people within their own home to live an independent life.</li><li>With reference to the individual’s care plan provide practical and emotional support to customers to help them maintain independent living. In appropriate cases:</li></ol><ul><li>Assist customers with physical disabilities to carry out activities, hygiene routines and manage medication as directed within their care plans to help maintain health and wellbeing;</li><li>Assist customers to undertake practical tasks to help maintain their physical wellbeing and/or improve their living conditions.</li></ul><ol><li>With reference to the individual’s care plan promote independence through the provision of information to customers and through liaison with carers, internal and external agencies. Part of your role will be to support people within their local community enabling them with volunteer placements, budgeting, social activities, and future planning of goals.</li><li>You will be responsible for updating daily record sheets, any communication with outside agencies and ensuring that any changes to the individual’s needs, are documented and reported to ensure that the care plan is a live document, whilst utilising departmental electronic record systems.</li><li>Undertake risk assessments, manual handling, and medication assessments in order to safeguard customers and staff, as well as to meet service standards.</li><li>You will be regularly reviewing the customers progress, monitoring the effectiveness and efficiency of the support plan whilst documenting adjustments where necessary. You will ensure that all changes within the persons care package are communicated back to managers.</li></ol>About you<ul><li>Satisfactory clearance of an enhanced Disclosure and Barring service check.</li><li>Educated to GCSE or Equivalent</li><li>Care Certificate (or willing to work towards)</li><li>Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care or equivalent (or willing to work towards)</li><li>Proven experience in health or care work</li><li>Experience of delivering care services in a community-based setting</li><li>Demonstrate an interest in working in this area and the ability to undertake the role</li><li>Good verbal and written communication skills. Sufficient to write clear, concise, and accurate reports and to enable effective communication with a number of agencies.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and interact effectively with and on behalf of customers and to react appropriately to a crisis situation</li><li>Practical approach to resolving problems and achieving results</li><li>Able to travel effectively to various locations, using a vehicle</li><li>Flexible, adaptable, and tolerant to meet the needs of the service</li><li>Able to meet the physical requirements of the role</li><li>Ability to attend, successfully complete and understand the need for mandatory training</li><li>Able to inform customers on benefits and application systems</li><li>Able to work within set procedures and systems</li><li>Ability to demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs.</li><li>Understanding of equality standards and diversity issues and their impact in social care services</li></ul>Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Relief Community Enablement Worker

About the roleNorth Northamptonshire Council have an exciting opportunity for a Needs Assessment Officer to join our Specialist Support for Younger Adults with Disabilities team.This post will consist of working out of our Wellingborough or Corby office. You will work alongside Managers, who are supporting the daily needs of customers within their own homes in the community as well as the CEW's who are out in the field.. The need to be flexible, understanding and compassionate is essential and to have an understanding of adults with a various range of disabilities.Shift Pattern: Relief vacancies available, which could include early and late shifts, along with every other weekend working. Our main goal is to find people who can make a difference!Our benefitsWe offer:<ul><li>A pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>Opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge, and potential in a large unitary council.</li><li>Generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>Enhanced rates on Saturdays Sundays and Bank Holidays </li><li>Enhanced overtime pay </li><li>Business mileage paid at 45p per mile.</li></ul>What will you be doing?Overall Job Purpose:In accordance with Care Act 2014 and North Northamptonshire Council’s service plans, eligibility criteria and objectives, to carry out a strength-based assessment, to identify and deliver care needs in conjunction with individuals, carers, and multi-agencies, to ensure people receive the information and the level of support required for them to regain or maintain their level of independence and to be safe within the community.To be case accountable, to to work independently and provide appropriate and timely support to both Team Leaders and Supervisors.Main Responsibilities:Managing an appropriate caseload of people by undertaking clear and accurate statutory assessments and reviews of individual person, in line with statutory guidance and best practice. Assessments need to be proactive, preventative, and personal and include support from other professional services where required, to ensure people receive the information and the level of support required for them to regain or maintain their level of independence and to be safe within the community.Provide goal setting / support plans for individual people as appropriate. Ensuring individuals are supported and encouraged to access any community support that is available and in doing so ensure equality and diversity informs the service delivery and understanding of the impact upon people in the planning process.Assess and manage any risks to individuals and others effectively, whilst ensuring positive risk taking is supported and appropriately managed.Provide accurate, impartial information, support and guidance to people and their families, including appropriate information relating to financial matters, ensuring any implementation and choice of a support plan is within budgetary constraints.To manage own caseload and organise and plan work activities taking into account the need to prioritise tasks and responsibilities, to ensure assessments and reviews, support plans are undertaken and updated within an agreed timeframe, to reduce/avoid any adverse impact on the care of the person and delivery of the service.To maintain case records where the information is concise, accurate and timely so that customers circumstances are accessible at all times to ensure continuity of provision, maintaining both customer and management information through the use of appropriate IT systems and in line with professional requirements and departmental recording methods.Use a person-centred approach, listening and developing creative and personalised solutions, to assist people to manage their lives independently in the community for as long as possible and in doing so w Work in partnership with other agencies to improve collaboration, coordination, and support to achieve and meet each person’s needs.To demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.About youDegree or equivalent/QCF level 3 with experience of working in Social Care or willing to work towards this (Health &amp; Social Care)The ability to demonstrate knowledge gained through detailed practice and application of procedures in Adult Social Care Health and Social CareGCSE grade C and above or equivalent in EnglishWorking knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.In depth knowledge of the Care Act 2014 to ensure care act compliant eligibility.Working knowledge and understanding of relevant national and local policy issues in Adult Social Care.Knowledge &amp; understanding of cultural differences where communities have different ethnic backgrounds to ensure equality of opportunity.Excellent report writing skills, demonstrating the ability to achieve clear and concise reports that are fit for purpose.Excellent listening skills and the ability to understand and communicate clearly at all levels.Ability to build a rapport and build relationships with people, families, providers, other professionals, and wider communities.Ability to prioritise tasks, manage own workload, to be case accountable and initially manage difficult and complex cases.Ability to actively support and promote equal opportunities.Ability to operate in a fast-paced office and changing environment, and to be able to make initial decisions on any shift where they are the responsible person.Empathetic and caring when working.To be aware of your environment and the need to be appropriate and professional at all times.Previous experience of working with people with care and support needs.Experience, knowledge, and demonstration of using various IT packages and systems.Accurate and detailed entry and analysis required.Understanding of Data Protection guidance.Ability to demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behaviour, physical, social and welfare needsDemonstrate an understanding of the safe working practices that apply to this role.Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of vulnerable adults.Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Relief Needs Assessment Officer

About the roleWe’re seeking to recruit some great new Community Enablement Workers; people with the right values and positive attitude to work within the Specialist Support for Younger Adults team – could this be you?<ul><li>Our customers are aged between 18-65 and have a range of physical and learning needs.</li><li>We support them with personal care, manual handling, medication, food and drink, finances and shopping.</li></ul>We are looking for staff to work the following:<ul><li>Weekends only (Saturdays and Sundays every week between the hours of 7am and 11pm)</li><li>Day and Evening Shifts throughout the week between the hours of 7am and 11pm.</li></ul>We also have the below incentives:<ul><li>Enhanced rates of working from 8pm until 8pm including Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays </li><li>Enhanced overtime pay </li><li>Business mileage paid at 45p an hour</li><li>28 days holiday, rising to 33 after 5 years of service.</li></ul>What will you be doing?<h4>Purpose of the job</h4>The purpose of this job is to provide high quality support and care to customers in their own homes within a wider community. To enable them to remain independent whilst supporting their wellbeing, rights and choices. To also support with any reablement needs and providing personal support where required.<h4>Principal responsibilities</h4><ol><li> To support people within their own home to live an independent life.</li><li>With reference to the individual’s care plan provide practical and emotional support to customers to help them maintain independent living. In appropriate cases:</li></ol><ul><li>Assist customers with physical disabilities to carry out activities, hygiene routines and manage medication as directed within their care plans to help maintain health and wellbeing;</li><li>Assist customers to undertake practical tasks to help maintain their physical wellbeing and/or improve their living conditions.</li></ul><ol><li>With reference to the individual’s care plan promote independence through the provision of information to customers and through liaison with carers, internal and external agencies. Part of your role will be to support people within their local community enabling them with volunteer placements, budgeting, social activities, and future planning of goals.</li><li>You will be responsible for updating daily record sheets, any communication with outside agencies and ensuring that any changes to the individual’s needs, are documented and reported to ensure that the care plan is a live document, whilst utilising departmental electronic record systems.</li><li>Undertake risk assessments, manual handling, and medication assessments in order to safeguard customers and staff, as well as to meet service standards.</li><li>You will be regularly reviewing the customers progress, monitoring the effectiveness and efficiency of the support plan whilst documenting adjustments where necessary. You will ensure that all changes within the persons care package are communicated back to managers.</li></ol>About you<ul><li>Satisfactory clearance of an enhanced Disclosure and Barring service check.</li><li>Educated to GCSE or Equivalent</li><li>Care Certificate (or willing to work towards)</li><li>Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care or equivalent (or willing to work towards)</li><li>Proven experience in health or care work</li><li>Experience of delivering care services in a community-based setting</li><li>Demonstrate an interest in working in this area and the ability to undertake the role</li><li>Good verbal and written communication skills. Sufficient to write clear, concise, and accurate reports and to enable effective communication with a number of agencies.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and interact effectively with and on behalf of customers and to react appropriately to a crisis situation</li><li>Practical approach to resolving problems and achieving results</li><li>Able to travel effectively to various locations, using a vehicle</li><li>Flexible, adaptable, and tolerant to meet the needs of the service</li><li>Able to meet the physical requirements of the role</li><li>Ability to attend, successfully complete and understand the need for mandatory training</li><li>Able to inform customers on benefits and application systems</li><li>Able to work within set procedures and systems</li><li>Ability to demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs.</li><li>Understanding of equality standards and diversity issues and their impact in social care services</li></ul>Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.We aim to be a carbon neutral Council by 2030.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>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.<h2>Additional information</h2><ul><li>You may be a senior carer that has stepped in to assist your manager and looking for the next permanent move or a current Shift lead wishing to gain more experience to develop yourself for your future.&nbsp;</li><li>With your previous experience in care leadership, and NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health &amp; Social Care (ideal), you'll join our team in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.</li><li>To contribute, as a senior member of staff, to the overall management and development of service provision in a given geographical area, planning for the future development of services to meet the needs of customers from diverse cultural communities.</li><li>To contribute to the process of annual resource requirements reviews, monitoring budgets and planning budget needs for the future to determine where customer needs can be met within budget restraints.</li><li>To actively promote a customer voice in the provision of the service, including the encouragement of self and citizen advocacy.</li><li>Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.</li><li>We will offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks "Buddy&nbsp;scheme" too. We will settle you in, there's no pressure to "hit the ground running"!</li><li>You will understand the Quality Commission (CQC) and to have good knowledge in all relevant legislation and regulations. Your role will involve ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to residents.</li></ul>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. 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.Apply now! &nbsp;As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response.&nbsp;<h2>Company information</h2>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>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 partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Care home - Senior carer/ Shift Lead (Longlands)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a><h2>About the role</h2>Based:&nbsp;Various locations in NorthamptonWest Northants Council Adult Social Care has been on an exciting journey of transformation since we became a unitary authority in April 2021. This has given us the opportunity to really look at how we provide adult social care on a more localised level, leading to lots of exciting innovations and a new model of working which puts people and their communities firmly at the heart of what we do. &nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>If you are passionate about adult social care, have a social work qualification/equivalent and are registered with Social Work England, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;We are looking for individuals with a proactive, innovative approach who can problem solve creatively, and have a passion for fostering the strengths of individuals. You will play a crucial role in conducting timely assessments, developing support plans, and implementing support in accordance with the Care Act 2014. As someone who is committed, hardworking, and enthusiastic, you will thrive in working in a fast-paced environment. Strong communications skills will be essential, as you'll be working collaboratively with a wide range of partners, including community groups and the voluntary sector as well as colleagues in health and other sectors.&nbsp;If you love a challenge and have an openness to learn, join us on this rewarding journey of making a true difference in the lives of the individuals we support in West Northants.&nbsp;Career development and training opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;As a Social Worker joining West Northants Council, you’ll receive a supportive induction and shadowing period to enable orientation to the service. It is important to us that we ensure we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job. &nbsp;We are committed to career development and offer training and development opportunities for those who want to progress or specialise, for example AMHP training (for those 2 years post-qualified). &nbsp;We will pay for your Social Work of England registration, and all our Social Workers receive a paid subscription to Community Care inform, where you can access research, practice guidelines, legislation updates etc., to support your professional development.We welcome applications as well for PSW/Assistant Team Manager.<a href="https://jobs.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs/job/Social-Work-Assistant-Team-Manager-Adults/5665" target="_blank">Social Work Assistant Team Manager (Adults) | 31 August, 2025 | Jobs and careers with West Northamptonshire Council</a>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. 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.<h2>Company information</h2>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.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;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 partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Qualified Social Worker - Adults

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Shared Lives Carers are self-employed and are responsible for their own Tax &amp; National Insurance, although they can access the Shared Lives Tax relief when they are registered with a Shared Lives Scheme.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Payment ranges for the different types of care are as follows:

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	<li><a>Long-term range from £254.59-£479.07 per week (paid every 28 days)</a></li>
	<li>Respite range from £60.62-£72.74 per day (paid weekly)</li>
	<li>Day support&nbsp; £51.75 per day.</li>
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Other benefits include flexibility around family/personal life, training is provided, and you will be doing something amazing that genuinely makes a difference in the lives of others.
<h2>About the role</h2>The Shared Lives Scheme involves a Shared Lives Carer sharing their home and their family (and community) life with an adult who has care &amp; support needs. These needs may include adults with Learning Disability; adults with Dementia; younger adults with complex and or behavioural needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For Carers it provides a flexible, interesting role with a fantastic work life balance, free training, working as a self-employed professional with support from the West Northants Shared Lives scheme.



Our Shared Lives carers are just ordinary people, doing extraordinary things!

To see more information on the application process, and to apply please FOLLOW THIS LINK to apply and DO NOT click on the ‘apply now’ button below, thank you! <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/caring-someone/shared-lives-carers" target="_blank">Shared Lives carers | West Northamptonshire Council (westnorthants.gov.uk)</a>
<h2>Additional information</h2>All kinds of people can become Shared Lives carers- you don’t need to have any specific experience or training in care already, you will just have a genuine passion for caring for and supporting people. You may be a couple or single, with or without children, a home owner or a tenant. You will need to be over 18 and have a spare bedroom in your home.

Please note, this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, and children and adults barred list check.

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