Home Care Assistant


Job description

We are recruiting home care assistants to cover rotas in Rathfriland, Bally Holland and Hilltown. No training or qualifications are required as NWCare provides full training in their in-house training academy. No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. If you are interested in a career in care - then we are interested in talking to you. Apply online or call into any of our 6 branches.

Responsibilities

  • Care within the community.
  • Personal care - washing/showering, dressing/undressing, oral hygiene, toileting/pad changing.
  • Light meal preparation.
  • Companionship.
  • Leave all areas safe and tidy.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a motor vehicle.
  • Great communication skills.
  • Able to promote and deliver person centred care.
  • Able to promote dignity and respect when delivering care.
  • No qualifications or experience are necessary as full bespoke training will be provided.

Desirable Skills

  • OCF Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care.
  • Previous paid caring experience.
  • Interested in working in the community within Health and Social Care.

Further Information

Location - Rathfriland, Ballyholland, Hilltown. Newry. Work time: 7.00am to 2.30pm & 3.00pm to 6.30pm & 7.00pm to 11.00pm, days to be confirmed. 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 disabilit

Vacancy ID
1759152
Job ref.
HCA/RF/25/0038
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers
Area
Co Down
Location
Rathfriland and surrounding areas
Salary
£12.50 per hour plus mileage
No. vacancies
10
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
40
Published date
11/02/2026
Closing date
24/03/2026
Worktime
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