West Northamptonshire Council
Care Support Assistant - Part time
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Turn Furlong
Based in Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Turn Furlong provides an integrated health and social care service for people requiring short-term support following discharge from hospital.
The Recovering Independence Bed (RIB) Unit
Supports individuals to regain their confidence, independence, and daily living skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Delivered through a partnership between health and social care professionals, the service provides rehabilitation, reablement, clinical care, and care support, helping people achieve the best possible outcomes and return to living as independently as possible.
About You
As part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will work alongside senior nurses, staff nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, medical professionals, and social care colleagues to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
The Focus of the Service
Rehabilitation and reablement, supporting people who no longer require acute hospital care but would benefit from additional support to recover, build confidence, and maximize their independence before returning home or moving to longer-term care arrangements.
What You'll Be Doing
- Play a key role in supporting people following discharge from hospital.
- Work alongside health and social care professionals to help individuals regain confidence, rebuild daily living skills, and maximize their independence in a safe and supportive environment.
- Support people with their personal care, mobility, nutrition, wellbeing, and rehabilitation goals.
- Work closely with nurses, therapists, social care colleagues, and healthcare professionals to deliver person-centred support that enables people to achieve the best possible outcomes.
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Our Benefits
You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council
What You'll Gain
Working within an integrated health and social care environment, you'll gain valuable experience alongside nurses, therapists, and other care professionals while developing your skills and confidence in rehabilitation and reablement support. You'll receive training, ongoing support, and development opportunities, while being part of a friendly and dedicated team committed to helping people return to living as independently as possible.
Example 4-Week Rolling Rota
- Week 1: Tuesday and Thursday
- Week 2: Saturday and Sunday
- Week 3: Tuesday and Wednesday
- Week 4: Saturday and Sunday
Please note: This is an example of the current shift pattern and may be subject to change to meet the needs of the service.
Important Notes
- Unfortunately, this role does not meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
- This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. 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.
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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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.
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.
If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email careers@westnorthants.gov.uk for support.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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