Senior Care Assistant

Connected Health Ltd; Tobermore; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A homecare service provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will contribute to providing high-quality care to clients, demonstrating empathy and understanding, while participating in professional development and on-call duties. Candidates should have 6 months of experience in a formal care setting and must possess a valid driver's license. Competitive hourly rates and bonuses offered.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £13.50

Enhanced weekend rate of £14.50

Sign-On Bonus: £300

Employee Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in formal care setting.
• Must own a car and have appropriate insurance.
• NISCC registered or willing to undertake.

Responsibilities

• Show empathy, understanding and a caring attitude.
• Provide high quality standards of care to clients.
• Participate in emergency cover as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ level 2 in care or equivalent

Job description

Senior Care Assistant – Northern Trust

We’re looking for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our team throughout the Northern Trust. With your healthcare experience and commitment to excellence, you’ll make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Why choose us?

Hourly rate (Mon‑Fri): £13.50

Enhanced weekend rate (Sat & Sun): £14.50

Sign‑On Bonus: £300

Employee Recognition: Award programmes (Employee of the Month, Quarter, Year)

Refer a Friend: £200 for successful referrals

Career progression & education opportunities. Cycle to Work scheme. Wellbeing package. Local business benefits.

Communication skills: Good standard of English, spoken and written.

Drivers licence: Must own a car and have appropriate insurance.

6 months experience in formal care setting.

Desirable criteria

• NVQ level 2 in care or equivalent.
• NISCC registered or willing to undertake if successful.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Show empathy, understanding and a caring attitude.
• Provide a high quality standard of care to our clients.
• Responsible for click over of care runs.
• Monitor calls.
• Participate in on‑call phone on working weekends as required and cover in absence of Area Manager.
• Shadow and participate in the 12‑week induction of new staff in designated area, ensuring all documentation is completed and submitted to Area Manager by deadlines.
• Effectively report any staff or client concerns, grievances and complaints to Area Manager.
• Ensure all care staff have protective items (aprons and gloves) as required.
• Co‑responsible with Area Manager for review and maintenance of client care folders monthly, ensuring details are up‑to‑date and of high standard.
• Carry out client risk assessments and report promptly to Area Manager.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Company Handbook.
• Comply with policies and procedures contained in Connected Health Policies and Procedures Manuals and the Company Handbook.
• Participate in emergency cover as required.
• Participate in training and further development as required.
• Perform any other duties applicable to the post as requested by Management.

To undertake any other reasonable duties as required*

About Connected Health

At Connected Health, we don’t just offer a job – we offer careers that transform the way homecare is delivered across Northern Ireland and Ireland.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting equality of opportunity, good relations, respect for diversity and inclusion.

Connected Health welcomes applications from all communities.

*Candidates who are successful at interview will be subject to background checks including satisfactory references and an enhanced police check.

Recruitment policy: https://connectedhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RecruitmentofExoffenderspolicy.pdf