Care Assistant

Apex Housing Association Ltd; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association seeks a Care Assistant for Daleview House in Derry~Londonderry. The position offers permanent day and night shifts in a supportive living environment for elderly tenants. Applicants must have relevant health and social care qualifications and experience in caring for vulnerable adults. This role provides extensive benefits including competitive pay, flexible working, generous leave, and development opportunities, ensuring a fulfilling and supportive work atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive pay

20-23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay, and paternity pay

Opportunity for further education courses

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to Work Scheme

Free on-site car parking

Qualifications

• Must be registered with NISCC or achieve registration within 6 months.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in a caring/support role with vulnerable adults.
• Willingness to work towards completion of QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care.

Skills

Personal Care

Caring

Social Housing

Person Centred

Elderly Nursing

Education

QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Job title: Care Assistant

Location: Daleview House, L' Derry

Positions Available: Permanent Days and Permanent Nights

Daleview House provides older persons supported living accommodation giving support and care for up to 13 Housing with Care Tenants. It is situated in the Waterside area of Derry~Londonderry. Daleview House provides 24-hour staff support services, 365 days a year.

Essential Criteria

• QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Must be currently registered with NISCC OR if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.
• A minimum of 6 months experience in a formal setting working in a caring / support role with vulnerable adults (either paid or unpaid).
• And willingness to work towards completion of QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care
• Must be currently registered with NISCC OR if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.
• This is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Access NI check.

Why Work for Apex?

• Competitive pay
• Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities
• Opportunities to learn, develop and progress in your position
• 20-23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays, increasing with length of service
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay
• Workplace savings scheme and monthly cash draw for staff (optional)
• Charity partnership with Children in Crossfire
• Excellent opportunities for development including support for further education courses
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Inspire Workplaces including 24hr adviceline
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Staff wellbeing initiatives e.g. health screening programmes (Action Cancer)
• Staff in care and support roles also enjoy the following additional benefits:
• comprehensive paid induction programme
• enhanced pay over Christmas & New Year
• enhanced rate for overtime worked
• free on-site car parking

All successful applicants will also be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK. Please note Apex do not hold a license to sponsor Working Visa's.

Apex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At this time we particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant Community, due to under representation in parts of our workforce.

Closing date: Sunday 18th January 2026

Application process: If you are interested in applying for this position please click on the Apply button or visit our own website

Skills

• Personal Care
• Social Housing
• Caring
• Person Centred
• elderly nursing

Benefits

• 20 days paid leave + 12 statutory days
• Occupational sick pay / maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Maternity and Paternity Pay