Community Care Worker

Optimum Care

Employer Location: DOWN
Phone Number: 02891801198
Email: recruitment@optimumcaregroup.co.uk
Web: www.optimumcaregroup.co.uk

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding role in care, covering the East Belfast and Holywood areas? Would you love to support people to remain in their own homes? If so, why not join our team at Optimum Care. As a Community Carer, you will support our clients in their own homes. You will work within one location/area, on either single or double runs. We have Full time and Part time positions available.

Responsibilities

  • Provide personal care in clients’ homes (washing, dressing/undressing).
  • Prepare snacks and refreshments.
  • Prompt or administer medication.
  • Use approved equipment (hoists, slide sheets) for safe assistance.
  • Offer practical support (light cleaning, shopping, laundry).
  • Promote clients’ independence, choice, rights, and dignity.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Have a full driver’s licence with access to a car & car insurance in connection with business.
  • Have a desire to care for people in their own homes.
  • Access to a mobile phone.

Further Information

£500 Joining Bonus paid after 3 months in role. As a Community Carer, you will support our clients in their own homes. You will work within one location/area, on either single or double runs. We have two shifts, day and evening, we will give you a contract with guaranteed hours, and you select how many shifts you can fulfil each week. No experience is needed as we provide you with all training.

Vacancy ID
1779246
Job ref.
Belfast
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers
Area
Co Antrim
Location
East Belfast
Salary
£13.83 per hour
No. vacancies
5
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
39
Published date
24/07/2026
Closing date
31/08/2026
Worktime
Day Shift 7am to 6pm and evening shift 6pm to 11pm Monday to Sunday

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