Community Care Assistant


Job description

To provide care and assistance to service users in their home in accordance with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council Standards of Conduct and Practice 2015. Applicants must have access to a car for business purposes. A 35p per mile travel allowance is paid in addition to salary.

Responsibilities

  • To provide personal care and assistance in accordance with the NISCC Standards of Conduct and Practice 2015
  • Assisting with washing, showering, and personal hygiene
  • Helping with dressing and grooming
  • Supporting with mobility, such as getting in and out of bed or using mobility aids
  • Assisting with toileting
  • Preparing meals and snacks
  • Performing light housekeeping duties, including cleaning and laundry
  • Shopping and managing household supplies
  • Providing companionship to reduce loneliness and isolation
  • Reminding clients to take medication and assisting with administration
  • Following a personalised care plan for each client
  • Documenting care provided and reporting any concerns to a manager

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Applicants must have good communication skills and access to a car for business purposes.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience in a caring environment or a health and social care qualification is desirable.

Further Information

Harmony offers: Company pension Flexible work schedule Annual Bonus Subsudised Uniform Travel Allowance Staff Events Training and Development Opportunities

Vacancy ID
1744106
Job ref.
CCA2026
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Lisburn
Salary
£27,300 - £29,484 per annum
No. vacancies
4
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
42
Published date
07/11/2025
Closing date
17/11/2025
Worktime
Flexible schedule, to be confirmed

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