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*£500 Joining Bonus (paid after 3 months in role)Are you looking for a rewarding role in care, covering the East Belfast and Holywood areas?Would you love to support people to remain in their own homes?
If so, why not join our team at Optimum Care. As a Community Carer, you will support our clients in their own homes. You will work within one location/area, on either single or double runs.
We have two shifts, day and evening (times detailed at the bottom), we will give you a contract with guaranteed hours, and you select how many shifts you can fulfil each week.
Essential Criteria
No experience is needed as we provide you with all training. However, you must meet the below criteria:
- Have a full driver’s licence with access to a car & car insurance in connection with business
- Have a desire to care for people in their own homes
- A mobile phone
Your Role
- Provide personal care in clients’ homes (washing, dressing/undressing)
- Prepare snacks and refreshments
- Prompt or administer medication
- Use approved equipment (hoists, slide sheets) for safe assistance
- Offer practical support (light cleaning, shopping, laundry)
- Promote clients’ independence, choice, rights, and dignity
Additional Details:
Shift Patterns Day Shift:7am – 6pm Evening Shift:6pm – 11pm
* to provide adequate care for our clients, you should be available to complete a full shift.
We will discuss with you at your interview whether you can do day or evening shifts or if you would like a mixture of both throughout your week.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Please note: Applicants within the last 6 months need not re-apply.
Pay: £13.83 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and access to a car (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
