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We are currently recruiting in the following areas, Newtownards, Comber, Ballygowan
Why join us?
If you become a Community Care Worker for Optimum Care, here is what you get in return:
- Excellent pay rates – £13.20 per hour
- £500 Joining Bonus (paid after 3 months in your role)
- Mileage allowance - 30p per mile
- Refer a Caring Friend scheme – £500 bonus
- Highest Bank Holiday rates – up to £26.40ph
- Market-leading training – our staff comment on how they feel most equipped to do their job after receiving our specialised training
- Permanent contract with guaranteed hours (No zero-hour contracts)
- No upfront cost for your Enhanced Access NI
- Eligible to apply for a Blue Light Discount card
- Free uniform
- Quick turnaround for interview and induction
- Career progression & further education opportunities
- Daily support from the office team
What you’ll be doing:
- Assist with personal washing, showering, bathing/bed bathing, dressing/undressing.
- Provide refreshments and light snacks.
- Prompt and administer medication.
- Assist with practical support such as light cleaning, fire lighting, and shopping, dish-washing, laundry, cleaning and maintaining spectacles, false teeth and hearing aids.
- Assist client to move safely which may require the use of moving and handling aids such as. hoists and slide sheets.
- Provide a care sitting service to give respite to other carers such as family members.
- Encourage and promote client independence and choice, and uphold client rights and dignity.
Do you meet the Essential Criteria?
- Having a desire to care for vulnerable adults in their home
- Full driving licence
- Access to a car & car insurance in connection with business
- Access to own mobile phone
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 are an equal opportunities employer.
Please note: Applicants within the last 6 months need not re-apply.
Pay: £13.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and access to a car (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
