Care Assistant

Belfast Full-Time No home office possible

The role of the Care Assistant is to provide care and support for residents within the Christian ethos and aims of the Council for Social Witness.

Responsibilities

To be a Key Worker/Primary Worker to residents.
To help residents with dressing/undressing where necessary.
To help residents with toileting/bathing where necessary.
To take residents to and from the dining room when required.
To accompany residents to hospital, clinic etc when necessary.
To accompany residents on short walks.
To carry out all care tasks with respect for the residents’ privacy and dignity.
To give residents maximum choice over their lifestyle and affairs.
To help residents exercise their rights as a citizen.
To take part in social and recreational activities within the home which are designed to promote residents’ fulfilment.
To assist with the administration and distribution of resident’s medication as appropriate.
To assist senior staff with the assessment of and care planning for resident’s needs.
To refer enquiries about residents to the Manager or Senior Care Assistant.
To carry out all duties in a sensible, responsible and mature manner.
To carry out any other reasonable duty which is necessary for the support and well-being of the residents.
To take part in staff meetings within the home.
To take part in any training sessions held in the home.
To treat all matters confidentially.
To be prepared to undertake NVQ training.
To contribute to the overall Christian ethos of the home.

Skills and Qualifications

Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people.
Willing to undertake appropriate training as required;
Proficiency in understanding, communicating, and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post.
Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment).
Availability for flexible hours working (including weekends), which may include hours beyond the normal shift pattern.
Must be registered/willing to register with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment.
Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment.

Further Information

Location: Adelaide House.Salary:£12.40 per hour (no NVQ)£12.46 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care.£12.50 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care.Hours: 24 hours per week (Nights)We are an equal opportunities employer.

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 13 Feb 2026

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