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Job description

To provide care and support for residents within the Christian ethos and aims of the Council for Social Witness Sunnyside House is one of 6 homes for older people run by the Council for Social Witness (Older People Services). The Home accommodates 45 residents who have a variety of physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs and varying levels of dependency. The Home operates a No Smoking Policy.

Responsibilities

• To be a Key Worker/Primary Worker to residents
• To help residents with dressing/undressing where necessary.
• To help residents with toileting/bathing where necessary.
• To take residents to and from the dining room when required.
• To accompany residents to hospital, clinic etc when necessary
• To accompany residents on short walks.
• To encourage residents to be as active and as independent as possible.
• For full list of duties please click on link

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Evidence and understanding of and respect for the needs of older people
• Willing to undertake appropriate training as required
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post
• Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment)
• Be willing to work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the Home, including working additional hours if required
• Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
• Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment is a requirement of this position

Further Information

Why Join Us? Rewarding work that makes a real difference in residents’ lives. Training and development opportunities, including NVQ/QCF qualifications. Supportive team environment with colleagues who care. A positive and welcoming workplace where your contributions are valued. Benefits: Discount card. Free uniform and training. Enhanced annual leave. Free Access NI and NISCC registration. Enhanced maternity pay and pension scheme. Free Employee Assistance Programme for staff and anyone in household 16 plus. If you are ready to start or grow your career in care, apply today.