At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable adults with personal care and daily living activities.
- Company: Optimum Care Group, dedicated to providing quality community care.
- Benefits: Earn £13.20 per hour, plus a £300 joining bonus and paid training.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying flexible shifts.
- Qualifications: Passion for caring, full driving licence, and access to a car.
The predicted salary is between 13.2 - 13.2 £ per hour.
- Community Care Worker
- Larne & surrounding areas
- Salary
- 30p per mile – paid monthly
- £300 Joining Bonus
- Job Type
- Full or Part-time
- Role
- Permanent
- Shifts
- Days & Evenings
- Annual Leave
- 5.6 weeks Pro Rata
- Your Benefits
- £300 Joining Bonus
- Excellent Pay Rate - £13.20 per hour
- 30p per mile - paid monthly
- Paid Training & Induction
- Highest Bank Holiday rates - up to £26.40ph
- 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, 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 and access to a car & car insurance in connection with business
- 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.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Please note: Applicants within the last 6 months need not re‑apply.
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.
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Community Care Worker | Larne employer: Optimum Care Group
At Optimum Care, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of our Community Care Workers in Larne and surrounding areas. With competitive pay rates, comprehensive training, and clear career progression opportunities, we empower our employees to grow while making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable adults. Join us for a rewarding career where your contributions are valued and recognised.
