At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide care and support to residents, ensuring their wellbeing and participation.
- Company: Radius Housing, a leader in affordable social housing across Northern Ireland.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, health cash plan, free uniforms, and subsidised meals.
- Other info: Flexible hours with great training and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Basic English literacy, numeracy skills, and teamwork experience required.
The predicted salary is between 13.46 - 13.46 £ per hour.
The Care & Support Assistant will deliver care and support services which promote the welfare and wellbeing of residents/tenants and safeguard them from harm, and to promote residents/tenants participation in the life of the Scheme.
This is a Fixed-Term role - with multiple positions available.
- Hours: 24 hours per week
- Reference: FHA04557
- Salary: £13.46 per hour
To be shortlisted candidates need to provide evidence of the following as a minimum:
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English, as evidenced by a relevant qualification, or experience of demonstrating literacy in English in an education or work environment.
- Basic numeracy skills, as evidenced by relevant qualification or use of numeracy in an education or work environment.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Willingness to undertake training for the role.
- Willingness to register with NISCC (Northern Ireland Social Care Council) as a requirement of the role.
In return we offer a range of benefits to employees including great on-job training, a contributory pension scheme, a health cash plan which can provide help with dental, optician and medical costs (including cover for dependent children in full time education up to 18 years of age), free employee health checks and a Cycle to Work scheme. Care and Support staff also benefit from free uniforms, and subsidised meals.
Closing date for applications is 14th July 2026 unless otherwise stated. Radius reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting. Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Care & Support Assistant (Nights) Nightingale Lodge, Lurgan in Craigavon employer: Radius Housing
Radius Housing is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our Care & Support Assistants at Nightingale Lodge in Lurgan. We offer comprehensive training, competitive salaries, and a range of benefits including a contributory pension scheme, health cash plans, and subsidised meals, all aimed at enhancing employee wellbeing and professional growth. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents while enjoying a fulfilling career with opportunities for advancement within our esteemed organisation.
