At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable adults with personal care and daily living activities.
- Company: Join a caring team dedicated to making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Earn £13.20 per hour, plus a £300 joining bonus and paid training.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent support and a friendly office team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while enjoying flexible shifts and career progression.
- Qualifications: Passion for care, driving licence, and access to a car required.
The predicted salary is between 13.2 - 13.2 £ per hour.
Community Care Worker in Larne & surrounding areas
Salary: £13.20 per hour, 30p per mile – paid monthly, £300 Joining Bonus
Job Type: Full or Part-time, 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, 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 AccessNI 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: Friday 31st July 2026
Community Care Worker | Larne 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.
