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Job description

Job Overview: Due to expansion of service, we are seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Care Assistants to join our team. 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. These positions offer an opportunity to work in a rewarding environment where your efforts directly enhance the quality of life for those in your care. NWCare are now recruiting home care assistants in Coleraine and surrounding areas for both full-time and part-time rotas. Mornings - 07.00 - 14:30; Afternoons - 15:00 - 18:30 and Evenings - 19:00 - 23:00 Do you want more flexibility and an opportunity to get out and about in the community? We can offer both full time and part time flexible rotas. Please note: Criteria for this role is that you apply for an Enhanced AccessNI certificate No qualifications or experience are necessary as full bespoke training will be provided

Responsibilities

• Care in the community.
• Personal care.
• Light meal preparation.
• 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.
• Able to promote dignity and respect when delivering care.
• Interested in working in the community within Health and Social Care.
• Care about the community they live in.

Desirable Skills

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

Further Information

We work off a 4/3 rota pattern, as follows: - Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 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)