Care Assistant

Overview

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant looking for a rewarding role with an extensive benefits package? If so, an exceptional residential home located in the Belfast area is looking for you to join their team.

This home is committed to providing a holistic and nurturing environment, ensuring the highest quality of person-centred care for all residents. You\’ll play a vital role in upholding and implementing care practices that align with each resident\’s individual needs and contribute to a culture of continuous service improvement.

Benefits

The home offers an excellent staff well-being package, because they value their employees from the first day of employment.

Financial & Time-Off Benefits:

• Excellent, competitive rates of pay, reviewed annually.
• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• Recognised Bank Holiday worked, paid at double time, for eligible staff.
• No time deduction for meal breaks.
• 6.6 weeks annual leave per annum for care staff.
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme up to 5%.
• Annual bonuses and Long Service Bonuses.
• Recognised pay structure for certified training.

• Health & Wellbeing:
• Health Cash Plan for all eligible staff after 3 months, inclusive of family coverage.
• Access to the Health eHub
• Group Life Assurance and Death in Service Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program, providing a 24/7 Advice, Counselling, and Information Line.
• Health Club Concession.
• Retail rewards scheme.

• Professional Development & Other Benefits:
• Free training, including up to NVQ Diploma level 5.
• Fantastic induction process and Learning and Development Support.
• Free uniform.
• On-site parking.
• Mileage allowance where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

As a Care Assistant, you will:

• Provide holistic and person-centred care, acting as a key worker for several residents.
• Support the orientation and on boarding of new staff members.
• Be vigilant and informed on matters related to health and safety, as well as the welfare of residents and colleagues.
• Report any accidents or incidents immediately to the Person in Charge.
• Participate in activities involving residents and accompany them on outings when necessary.
• Adhere to all home policies, procedures, and the NISCC code of conduct.
• Assist with duties additional to care where necessary.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate integrity, honesty, openness, accountability, and respect at all times.

Essential Criteria:

• A genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team player.
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Literacy and numeracy skills.
• Knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently.
• Willingness to participate in vocational training programmes.
• Candidates must be resident in the UK with the right to work.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience of working in a care setting.
• Relevant Vocational Qualifications (achieved or working towards), such as NVQ2 or 3.
• Registration with the NISCC (Northern Ireland Social Care Council).

Please Note: This is a regulated facility, and an Enhanced Access NI Check is required for this post. However, a trace on your Access NI Check does not necessarily disbar you from employment, as each case is assessed individually.

We are a representative agency and are acting on behalf of the client, who is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

Skills

• Supported Living
• Support Worker
• Older People
• Social Care
• Care Assistant