At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable adults with daily living activities and promote their independence.
- Company: Join Northern Ireland's leading health and social care organisation.
- Benefits: Earn £13.20 per hour, plus a £300 joining bonus and paid training.
- Other info: Permanent contract with career progression opportunities and daily support from the team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying flexible shifts.
- Qualifications: A passion for caring, full 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: Newtownabbey
Hourly Rate: £13.20 ph
Mileage: 30p
Joining Bonus: £300
Job Type: Full or Part-time
Role: Permanent
Shifts: Day & Evening
Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks Pro Rata
Your Benefits:
- £300 Joining Bonus
- Excellent Pay Rate - £13.20 per hour
- Paid Training, Mileage & 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
Closing Date: Friday 31st July 2026
About the role:
Are you looking for a rewarding role in care where your work is valued? Join our Community Care team. Clients are at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in you as a Carer as you are the backbone of our community services. We invest heavily in providing you with quality training and continuing support.
Why join us?
- £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.
Do you meet the 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
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.
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