Community Care Assistant


Job description

To provide personal care and assistance in accordance with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council Standards of Conduct and Practice 2015. We are looking for a caring and compassionate person with good communication skills and access to a car for business purposes (35p per mile travel allowance is provided) to provide personal care and assistance to service users in their own.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with washing, dressing, helping with toileting and continence management.
  • Supporting with medication reminders and assisting service users to take medication.
  • Assisting with mobility and transfers, including using mobility aids.
  • Preparing meals and drinks.
  • Light cleaning and laundry.
  • Running errands, such as shopping or collecting prescriptions.
  • Providing companionship and emotional support.
  • Following care plans developed by healthcare professionals.
  • Maintaining records of the individual's health and well-being.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Access to a car for business purposes.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience in a caring environment and/or a health and social care qualification is desired but not essential as full training will be provided.

Further Information

Free on site parking. Free Access NI enhanced disclosure check. Annual Bonus. Company Pension. Career Pathway.

Vacancy ID
1724751
Job ref.
CCA2025
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers
Area
Co Down
Location
Carryduff
Salary
£27,300 - £29,484 per annum
No. vacancies
2
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
42
Published date
02/07/2025
Closing date
11/08/2025
Worktime
Flexible schedule, to be confirmed

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