At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable adults with personal care and daily living activities.
- Company: Optimum Care Group, a leading community care provider.
- Benefits: Earn £13.20 per hour, plus a £300 joining bonus and excellent training.
- Other info: Permanent role with guaranteed hours and career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying flexible shifts.
- Qualifications: Passion for caring, driving licence, and access to a car.
The predicted salary is between 13.2 - 13.2 £ per hour.
- Job
- Community Care Worker
- Location
- Carrickfergus
- Job Details
- Job Type: Full or Part-time
- Role: Permanent
- Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks Pro Rata
- Hourly Rate: £13.20 per hour
- Joining Bonus: £300
Benefits
- £300 Joining Bonus - paid after 3 months in your role
- Excellent pay rates - £13.20 per hour
- Highest Bank Holiday rates - up to £26.40 per hour
- 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)
- Eligible to apply for a Blue Light Discount card
- No upfront cost for your Enhanced Access NI
- Free uniform
- Refer a Caring Friend scheme - £200 bonus
- 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. Please note this role requires you to be available to work weekday and weekend shifts.
Equal Opportunities Employer
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Applicants
Please note: Applicants within the last 6 months need not re-apply.
Background Checks
A satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check will be required for this post The Optimum Care Group of companies, as per the Access NI Code of Practice, has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information.
Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.
If successful please be aware that we have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
Our 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
- Monday 31st August 2026
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Community Care Worker | Carrickfergus employer: Optimum Care Group
Optimum Care Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both clients and staff. With flexible shifts, competitive pay rates, and comprehensive training opportunities, employees can thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact in the community. The added benefits of a mileage allowance and a joining bonus further enhance the appeal of working in Larne and surrounding areas.
