Community Care Worker
Location: Ballyclare
Hourly Rate: £13.20 per hour
Mileage: £300
Joining Bonus: £300
Job Type: Full or Part-time
Role: Permanent
Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks Pro Rata
Shifts: Day & Evening
Shift Patterns
Day Shift: 7am-6pm
Evening Shift: 6pm-11pm
Note: To provide adequate care for our clients, you should be available to complete a full shift and be available to work weekday and weekend shifts.
Benefits
- £300 Joining Bonus – paid after 3 months in your role
- Excellent pay rates – £13.20 per hour
- Highest Bank Holiday rates – up to £26.40ph
- 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)
- 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.
Essential Criteria
- Having the 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
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
A satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check will be required for this post.
Closing Date: Monday 31st August 2026
Company Address: Optimum Care Group | Movilla House | 2 Berkshire Road | Newtownards | BT23 7HH
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Community Care Worker | Ballyclare employer: Optimum Care Group
Optimum Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With comprehensive training, a generous benefits package including a £500 joining bonus, and opportunities for career progression, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals in the Ards & Comber area. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters a positive environment for both personal and professional development.
