Job Title: Senior Care Assistant Days - £1000 Welcome Bonus (pro
Location: Lawnfield House, 5 King Street, Newcastle, BT33 0HD
Salary: 13.80 per hour + £1.00 per hour enhancement for 2 years
Hours: 2 x posts : 25 hours per week
Responsible to: Service Manager
MAIN FUNCTION OF JOB
As a member of the management team, under the Home Manager, to assist in the effective and efficient management of the Home on a day-to-day basis, maintaining good standards of professional practice as required by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, while working within the Christian ethos of Lawnfield House.
In the absence of the Home Manager (or Deputy Head), to exercise responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the Home and to relate to all callers including relatives and professionals.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Lawnfield House is registered with the RQIA to provide residential respite care for up to 20 residents who may have a learning disability; a physical disability; a sensory impairment, or may be an older person.
The Home operates a No Smoking Policy.
CRITERIA
QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
• Experience of contributing to a care plan
• A good understanding of adults who require care
• A minimum of NVQ/QCF Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care and willingness to work towards Level 3.
• Appropriate IT skills to be able to use Microsoft Word, email, RQIA portal and electronic recording systems
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Essential
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience caring for older people, people with disabilities or people with mental health needs.
• Willingness to achieve competency in administering medications, which must be completed within 4 weeks of start date.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
• Availability for flexible hours working (including weekends), which may include hours beyond the normal shift pattern
• Must maintain registration on the relevant section on the Northern Ireland Social Care Council register
• Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
In order to apply for this position, you need to complete an application for and monitoring form which are available for download at www.presbyterianireland.org/socialcarejobs or can be requested by emailing personnel@presbyterianireland.org or phoning 02890417255.
Closing date for receipt is 4pm on Tuesday 6th May 2025. Please note the job may close earlier if there are sufficient applications.
Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
We are an equal opportunities employer
