Home Care Assistants


Job description

In this role, you will provide essential support to individuals in their homes , ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. The ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, be attentive to Service Users' needs, and have a genuine desire to make a positive difference in people's lives. Full details on website - www.nwcare.co.uk

Responsibilities

  • Care in the community.
  • Washing/showering, toileting, oral hygiene.
  • Light meal preparation - breakfast/lunch/tea/supper.
  • Companionship.
  • General tidy round leaving all areas safe and clean.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Full driving licence and access to a motor vehicle.
  • Great communication skills.
  • Able to promote and deliver person centered care.
  • Interested in working in the community within Health and Social Care.
  • Care about the community they live in.

Desirable Skills

  • QCF Level 3 or above in health and social care.
  • Previous paid caring experience.
  • Able to promote dignity and respect when delivering care.
  • Be well organised/professional/caring.

Vacancy ID
1758003
Job ref.
HCA/CS/24/259
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers
Area
Derry or Londonderry
Location
Derry/Londonderry, Cityside.
Salary
£12.50 per hour plus mileage at 20p per mile
No. vacancies
10
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
40
Published date
05/02/2026
Closing date
12/03/2026
Worktime
Varied on rota, to be confirmed.

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