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Shift Lead (Senior Carer) - Longlands Care Home

West Northamptonshire Council

Northampton

Salary

£28,716

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time

Closing date

19 September 2026

20 days left

In plain English

What this job actually involves

As a Shift Lead (Senior Carer) at Longlands Care Home, you'll lead a team, manage shifts, and ensure residents receive safe and high-quality care. You'll work closely with colleagues and be responsible for the well-being of residents. This role suits someone with previous experience in adult health or social care, who is compassionate and able to work flexibly.

What you'll need

  • Previous experience working in adult health or social care is essential.
  • You should have an understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and current care standards.
  • Ideally, you'll hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
  • You'll need to be confident working flexibly across a range of shifts.
  • Experience with administering and managing medication is desirable.

How to boost your chances

  • Consider volunteering or taking a care-related course to gain relevant experience.
  • Make sure you're familiar with safeguarding policies and procedures.
  • Practice your communication skills by working with colleagues or friends.
  • Get comfortable with flexible working patterns, including night shifts and weekends.
  • Research the NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and start working towards it.

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Job description

Job introductionYou can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council.About the roleAs a Shift Lead, you’ll be at the heart of the home – leading your team, shaping each shift, and making sure every resident receives safe, compassionate, and high-quality care.Additional informationYou’ll have previous experience working in adult health or social care and an understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and current care standards. Ideally, you’ll hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and be confident working flexibly across a range of shifts.It would be great if you also have experience with administering and managing medication within a residential or dementia care setting, and are working towards your NVQ Level 3.Please note, if you do not live locally to Daventry, public transport links can be limited, particularly given the shift patterns for this role.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.Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.Apply now!  As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response. Company informationAt 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 partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us. 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.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

LG Jobs

First seen

8 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

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About the employer

WNC
West Northamptonshire Council

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