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 the Council for Social Witness.

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.

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
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.
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

Benefits include:

Discount card – money off in local shops and restaurants
Free – uniform and training
Enhanced – annual leave
Free – Access NI and NISCC registration
Enhanced – maternity pay and pension scheme
Free – INSPIRE counselling for staff and household 18+ years

Hours:

27 hours available (6 shifts)

2 posts: 13.5 hours per week (3 shifts)

3 posts: 9 hours per week (2 shifts)

Shifts (4.5 hours): 1930hrs – 0000hrs or 1830hrs – 2300hrs

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