Care Worker
Job description
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the high quality care to our residents. Using a person-centered approach you will support a wide variety of residents with all aspects of their day to day living, including social and physical activities, personal care, mobility, and mealtimes. What we can offer you Competitive salary 4% employer pension contribution (after 3 months of service) 33 days annual leave per annum for permanent staff (including statutory holidays) Westfield Health Level 1 - Cash back plan Westfield Health Rewards Free meal (one meal per 12 hour shift) Paid breaks Long service annual leave increments and scheme for permanent staff Uniform provided Paid Access NI Please see attached job description and specification for further details
Responsibilities
- Provide a high-quality, safe service which involves the provision of personal, social, and domestic care as documented in the resident’s individual support plans
- You will undertake the role of Keyworker for your designated residents and compile and regularly review their Care Plan
- Respect personal choices of the residents, ensuring that equal opportunities principles are applied
- Uphold confidentiality and maintain dignity of all residents
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- 1 year's experience working with older people in a residential or community setting
- QCF Level 2 or equivalent, or willing to obtain if successful
Desirable Skills
- Ability to communicate well, at all levels e.g., residents, family members, other staff
- Resilient and able to cope with the many challenges which are presented
- Be of a compassionate and caring disposition with a high degree of empathy
- Vacancy ID
- 1741220
- Job ref.
- CWDCLR10252
- Job Sector
- Carers and Support Workers
- Area
- Co Down
- Location
- Copelands, 97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle
- Salary
- £23,164.128 per annum
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 36
- Published date
- 22/10/2025
- Closing date
- 05/11/2025
- Worktime
- 36 hours per week - 3 x 12 hr shifts