At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to residents, enhancing their daily lives.
- Company: Join Easteden Care Group, a values-led organisation making a difference in care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible rotas, free weekly breakfast, and discounts through Perkbox.
- Other info: Full training provided, with opportunities for career development and mental health support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in people's lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Compassionate individuals with good communication skills; experience in care is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 13 - 13 £ per hour.
Join Easteden and be part of the moments that matter. At Easteden, we know that great care is often found in life's everyday moments offering reassurance, providing support, sharing a conversation or helping someone maintain their independence and dignity. We are looking for compassionate, reliable and caring individuals to join our team as Care Assistants and help create positive experiences for the people who live in our Homes.
Whether you are experienced in care or looking to start a rewarding career supporting others, we are committed to helping our colleagues learn, develop and thrive within a supportive and professional environment. Easteden Care Group is a growing and values-led organisation operating residential, nursing, dementia, mental health and complex care services across Northern Ireland.
As a Care Assistant, you will provide compassionate, high-quality and person-centred care and support to residents living within the Home. You will play an important role in supporting residents with their daily living activities, wellbeing, independence and quality of life while helping create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where individuals feel valued, respected and supported.
Working closely with nursing, care and wider multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to positive resident experiences and the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care.
Key Responsibilities- Provide compassionate, high-quality and person-centred care tailored to individual resident needs and preferences.
- Support residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration and daily living activities.
- Promote dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing at all times.
- Observe and report changes in resident wellbeing appropriately.
- Support residents to participate in meaningful activities, social engagement and positive daily experiences.
- Encourage confidence, independence and social connection.
- Assist residents to maintain routines, preferences and individual interests.
- Work collaboratively with nursing, care, activities, catering, housekeeping and wider teams.
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with residents, families and visitors.
- Deliver care in accordance with care plans, risk assessments and organisational policies.
- Experience within care, healthcare, community support, unpaid caring responsibilities or volunteering activities would be beneficial.
- Compassionate, caring and respectful.
- Passionate about supporting others and making a positive difference.
- Reliable, flexible and professional.
- Comfortable working within a team-based care environment.
- Committed to dignity, wellbeing and person-centred care.
Previous experience is welcomed but not essential. Full training and ongoing support can be provided for the right candidate.
Why Join EastedenAt Easteden, we believe great care starts with great people. We create homes where residents feel respected, and workplaces where our colleagues feel welcomed, appreciated, and empowered to succeed.
What You'll Get:- Competitive Pay Rates: Competitive rates of pay with reliable and transparent pay arrangements.
- Rotas You Can Plan Your Life Around: Predictable, fair, forward-planned rotations with shared weekends.
- Thursday Breakfast Is On Us: A freshly cooked hot breakfast made just for our staff every single week.
- Perkbox App Access: Free membership giving you high street discounts, online shopping deals and weekly treats.
- Employee Referral Bonus: Recommend great people and receive a referral reward when they successfully join the organisation.
- A Team That Has Your Back: A genuinely friendly, welcoming culture where you are never left isolated.
- A Voice That Shifts Things: Your ideas are heard, valued, and used to improve how our home runs.
- Real Care for the Carers: Active mental health support and managers who prioritise your well-being.
- Fully Funded Training: Continuous learning and certifications to elevate your professional skill set.
- Career Development Opportunities: Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within a growing organisation.
- Work That Truly Matters: The opportunity to make a genuine difference through compassionate, person-centred care that supports dignity, wellbeing and quality of life every day.
If you are compassionate, caring and committed to helping others live well, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of an organisation where people, purpose and care come together.
We encourage applicants to review the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying, as these provide further information on the role, responsibilities and essential criteria.
Easteden Care Group is committed to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and fairness in all aspects of recruitment and employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive.
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