Home Care Assistant


Job description

NWCare do not provide sponsorship at this time. NWCare is one of N Ireland's leading health care agencies, serving the community for well over 50 years. We are recruiting home care assistants for East Belfast. We have morning (07.00 - 14.30), afternoon (15.00 - 18.30) and evening (19.00 - 23.00) rotas available. Full bespoke training will be provided for this role. You must, however, hold a full UK driving licence and have the use of a vehicle.

Responsibilities

  • Care within the community
  • Light meal preparation
  • General tidy round leaving all areas safe and clean
  • Companionship
  • Personal care; showering/washing, oral hygiene & toileting

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Full driving licence and access to a motor vehicle
  • Able to promote and deliver person centered care
  • Able to promote dignity and respect when delivering care
  • Interested in working in the community within Health and Social Care

Desirable Skills

  • QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
  • Previous paid caring experience

Further Information

Please note: Criteria for this role is that you apply for an Enhanced AccessNI certificate We offer our staff: Excellent hourly rate Mileage paid Annual leave on a pro rata basis NISCC - Post registration training learning On-line learning Training academies throughout Northern Ireland Practical paid training CPD approved certificate for training QCF Levels 2, 3 and 5 qualifications Internal career progression Paid shadowing Mentoring arrangements Uniforms supplied Flexible working hours - full time and part time morning, afternoon, evenings and late rotas Child friendly hours - put to bed rotas to suit mums and students Running 4/3 rotas both full time and part time available Experienced care company with over 50 years in healthcare Recommend a Friend incentive - any of our staff who recommend someone who comes to work for NWCare will receive a voucher (no limit to number) We can offer both full time and part time flexible rotas. We work off a 4/3 rota pattern, as follows: - Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We also have overnight rotas from 23:00 - 07:00 No qualifications or experience are necessary as full bespoke training will be provided If you are interested in a role in care and making a difference in your community - then NWCare are interested in talking to you. Additional NWCare wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. NWCare is an equal opportunities employer.

Vacancy ID
1746402
Job ref.
HCA/BEL/25/0092
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers
Area
Belfast
Location
East Belfast
Salary
£12.50 per hour (plus mileage at 20p per mile)
No. vacancies
4
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
38
Published date
18/11/2025
Closing date
15/12/2025
Worktime
Varied on rota

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