Home Care Assistant


Job description

We are recruiting home care assistants for a complex care package in Derry/Londonderry. Full training for this role will be provided in our in-house training academy. You are required to have at least six months past paid caring experience to qualify for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Care in the home of a Service User.
  • One to one care.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • 6 months previous care experience essential.
  • 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.

Desirable Skills

  • QCF Level 3 or above in health and social care.

Further Information

Home Care Assistants - Person Centred Care. You are required to have at least six months past paid caring experience to qualify for this role. Please note: Criteria for this role is that you apply for an Enhanced AccessNI certificate We offer our staff: Excellent hourly rate of pay. 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. 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).

Vacancy ID
1779610
Job ref.
CCP/SC/24/210
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers
Area
Derry or Londonderry
Location
Derry/Londonderry
Salary
£12.95 to £13.73 per hour.
No. vacancies
8
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
4
Published date
28/07/2026
Closing date
28/08/2026
Worktime
Every other Saturday from noon until 16:00.

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