Bank Care Assistant

Cedar Foundation; Bangor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide support in a residential home for adults with learning disabilities in Holywood. The ideal candidate will help ensure a caring and safe environment while fulfilling residents' personal and social needs. The role demands flexibility to work on a bank schedule and offers competitive benefits such as paid training, leave, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme

Annual Leave

Paid breaks

Free tea and coffee

Recognition & Reward scheme

Paid annual NISCC registration fees

Enhanced pay for bank holidays

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Occupational Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cashback Scheme

Special offers at retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months caring experience.
• Effective communication skills including numeracy.
• Interest in care environment.

Responsibilities

• Help create a caring and safe environment for residents.
• Fulfill personal care and social needs of residents.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Interest in working with people

Awareness of needs of people with disabilities

Job description

Care Assistant

Ref: 25-364-BCA-TL-WEB

Bank Care Assistant

Location: Twisel Lodge, 19A Church Ave, Holywood, BT18 9BJ

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Hours: Bank – as and when required

Flexibility: Required to work within the rota system to meet residents’ needs, service obligations, statutory regulations. Availability to work evenings and weekends as required.

What we can offer you: If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of others and caring for people with learning disabilities and associated complex needs we would love to meet you!

The Service

Twisel Lodge in Holywood County Down is a residential home registered with RQIA to provide services for 8 adults who have learning disabilities and associated complex needs. Most of our residents live at Twisel Lodge, and we also offer a respite facility where adults with learning disabilities can stay for a break, allowing main carers to refresh and continue caring duties.

The Role

As part of the caring team, you will help create and maintain a caring and safe environment where the personal care and social needs of the residents are fulfilled.

Benefits

• Refer a Friend Scheme – £250 if the candidate successfully remains in post for a minimum of 6 months.
• Annual Leave 5.6 weeks per leave year (inclusive of public and bank holidays); increases with length of service up to 33 days per year.
• Paid breaks
• Free tea and coffee
• Recognition & Reward scheme available to all staff in the course of their work
• Paid annual NISCC registration fees
• Investor in People Champion with commitment to development of employees through paid training and learning opportunities, including RQF Level 3 diploma.
• Enhanced rate of pay for working on bank holidays
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution
• Occupational Sick Pay (2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay after 6 months service)
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support
• Health Cashback Scheme
• Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers

Please note – The Cedar Foundation does not offer sponsorship.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities).
• Effective verbal and written communication including numeracy skills.
• Interest in working with people in a care environment.
• Aware of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.

Closing Date: 2nd December 2025 at 10am

The CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Non‑profit Organization Management