Relief Care Assistant - Northern Trust

Connected Health

  • Ballymena, Co Antrim
  • £15.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Join our team as a Care Assistant in the Northern Trust No prior experience? No problem! We provide accredited training alongside ongoing development opportunities to help you thrive in this rewarding role. As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing essential support to individuals who require assistance with daily tasks, personal care, and maintaining their independence.Weekends and Bank HolidaysNorthern Trust areas: Ballymena, Newtownabbey, Carrick and Larne, BallyclareNeed to be available | 3 - 4 shifts per weekendMorning to tea shift | 6.45am to 5.30pmTeas and Beds | 3.30pm - 11pmEnhanced Rate of Pay: £15 per hourMain duties & responsibilities:
  • To undertake personal care and daily living tasks as agreed with the service user, their family and the professionals involved with the individual service plan
  • To develop and maintain professional working relationships with service users and work colleagues from a wide variety of backgrounds
  • To communicate regularly with the immediate supervisor, in particular regarding changes in the service user’s condition or circumstances
  • To complete documentation, including service user records and timesheets
  • To comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
  • To participate in supervision, staff meetings and training activities as required
  • To undertake any other reasonable duties as required.
Essential criteria:
  • You must be a driver with access to a car
  • Must be able to work 3-4 shifts per weekend and bank holidays as per business requirements
  • Be prepared to travel within designated trust area.
Desirable criteria:
  • 6 months experience in formal care setting
  • NVQ level 2 in care or equivalent
  • NISCC registered or willing to undertake if successful.
*Candidates who are successful at interview will be subject to background checks including, but not limited to, satisfactory references and an enhanced police check*#ReliefCA

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