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

Hours: 24 hours per week (2 posts)

36 hours per week (2 posts)

Salary Scale: £12.90 per hour (no NVQ)

£12.96 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

£13.00 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Location: Adelaide House, 24 Adelaide Park, Belfast, BT9 6FX

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).
Availability for flexible hours working (including weekends), which may include hours beyond the normal shift pattern
Must be registered/willing to register with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment.

All applicants must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

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