(CR) Care Assistant

Care Assistant focuses on support people with care, daily routines, clinical tasks, or wellbeing according to the role remit.

What the role involves

• Support people with care, daily routines, clinical tasks, or wellbeing according to the role remit.
• Follow safeguarding, medication, documentation, or care-plan requirements where they apply.

Skills and requirements

• Willing to undertake relevant training e.g. induction training, or NVQ.
• Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment).
• Willing to maintain registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council.

Confirmed role details

• £13.10 per hour (no NVQ), £13.16 per hour with NVQ/QCF level 2 in Health & Social Care, £13.20 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• 14 hours per week (shifts: 6pm – 10pm).
• Do you want a rewarding role where you can support older people in a warm, compassionate environment?
• Whether you are experienced or looking to start a new career in care, we offer training.

Candidate fit

• Providing compassionate care to residents, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
• Encouraging independence while offering support where needed.
• Attending training and staff meetings to develop your skills.

Additional role context

• Cauley House is one of 6 homes for older people run by the Council for Social Witness (Older People Services).
• The purpose-built Home accommodates 32 residents.
• PCI is one of the largest Christian denominations in Ireland, with over 500 congregations across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.