At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable adults with daily living activities and promote their independence.
- Company: Northern Ireland's leading health and social care organisation.
- Benefits: Earn £13.20 per hour, plus a £500 joining bonus and paid mileage.
- Other info: Permanent role with excellent training and career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying flexible shifts.
- Qualifications: A passion for caring, driving licence, and access to a car.
The predicted salary is between 13.2 - 13.2 £ per hour.
Northern Ireland's Leading Health & Social Care Organisation
Location: Bangor
Pay: £13.20 per hour
Paid Mileage: £500
Joining Bonus: £500
Job type: Full or Part-time
Role: Permanent
Shifts: Day & Evening
Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks Pro Rata
Your Benefits:
- £500 Joining Bonus
- Excellent Pay Rate - £13.20 per hour
- Paid Training, Mileage & Induction
- Highest Bank Holiday rates – up to £26.40 per hour
- Market leading training
- Permanent Contract
- Free Uniform
- Refer a Caring Friend Bonus
- Daily support from the office team
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Company Pension
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, 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
Please note this role requires you to be available to work weekday and weekend shifts.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Applicants within the last 6 months need not re-apply. A satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check will be required for this post. We have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. The policy states that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to fully and accurately disclose all criminal convictions will lead to the withdrawal of the offer.
Closing Date: Friday 31st July 2026
Community Care Worker | Bangor employer: Optimum Care Group
As Northern Ireland's leading health and social care organisation, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values the dedication of our Community Care Workers in Bangor. With competitive pay rates, a generous joining bonus, and comprehensive training, we foster a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and well-being. Our commitment to career progression, alongside benefits like paid mileage and a company pension, makes us an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the community care sector.
