The role of the Care Assistant is to provide care and support for residents within the Christian ethos and aims of the Council for Social Witness
Essential Criteria:
- Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people;
- Willing to undertake appropriate training as required;
- Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment;
- Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post;
- 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).
- Be willing to work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the Home, including working additional hours if required
- Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment is a requirement of this position.
Salary:
£12.40 per hour (no NVQ)
£12.46 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care
£12.50 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Hours: 37 hours & 24.66 hours (Day Duty and Night Duty posts)
