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Job description

The Domiciliary Care worker will work as part of a team providing personal, domestic and social care at home to vulnerable individuals in the community (including frail elderly, those with physical and learning disabilities and mental health). Contact us for full job description and application pack on hr@strabanedistrictcaring.com .

Responsibilities

• Providing domiciliary health care and other services to the community.
• Work as part of a team to provide personal and domestic care.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A full valid driving licence and access to transport for work purposes.
• Good written and oral communication.
• Work as part of a team.
• Understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
• Able to promote dignity and respect in care delivery.
• Carers must be flexible and able to cover additional hours when necessary promote dignity and respect in care delivery.
• Able to promote and deliver personal care.

Desirable Skills

• 6 months experience in formal care setting.
• NVQ level 2 in Care or equivalent.
• NISCC registered or willing to undertake if successful.
• Knowledge of domiciliary care minimum standards.

Further Information

Work time: To be confirmed. Morning/lunch 7am-2pm, Afternoons 2pm-7pm and Nights 7pm-11pm. This position falls within the exceptions set out in Article 10(2)(b) of the Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 (as amended). Due to the genuine occupational qualification for this position, there may be a limited number of positions available for male applicants at this time. Successful applicants must be willing to carry out Access NI check. Having a criminal conviction will not necessarily prohibit you from working with Strabane & District Caring Services. This will depend on the information provided and obtained from disclosure certificate, as well as the position applied for. To be confirmed at interview. Strabane & District Caring Services is a community-based, non-profit organisation providing domiciliary health care and other services to the community. The company has a strong community ethos and is committed to providing the best value and highest professional standards in all that we do. We encourage people to take control of their lives and support people who are less able to do so.

Application Information

Please email HR for an application form at: hr@strabanedistrictcaring.com You can also apply for this position directly through Strabane & District Caring Services website: strabanedistrictcaring.com/job/domiciliary-care-worker (paste into a web browser).