Care Assistant - Cedar Foundation
Reference: 25-342-CA-K-WEB
Location: The Karuna Home, 3-5 Minorca Dr, Carrickfergus BT38 8WP
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Flexible working required; availability for unsociable hours, public holidays on a rotational basis.
Service
The Karuna Home provides residential care for up to ten adults with learning disabilities and associated conditions aged 18 or over. Karuna aims to provide high standard accommodation and care for our residents in purpose‑built accommodation.
Role
As a Care Assistant, you work as part of a team, supporting residents and fostering relationships for the benefit of service users.
Responsibilities
* Assist residents with activities of daily living and facilitate inclusion in a broad range of activities.
* Support residents with identified personal care and support needs.
Benefits
* Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks pro rata (inclusive of statutory days). Increases to 6.6 weeks after 5 years and 7 weeks after 10 years.
* Paid breaks.
* Free car parking, tea, and coffee.
* Paid annual NISCC registration fees.
* Accredited as Investor in People; commitment to development through paid training and learning opportunities, including QCF Level 3.
* Enhanced rate of pay for working on statutory days.
* Auto‑enrolment pension scheme: 5% employee contribution, 4% employer contribution.
* Occupational sick pay: 2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay (after 6 months of service).
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Employee assistance programme with 24/7 doctors support.
* Health cashback scheme.
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Essential Criteria
* Minimum 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.
* Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.
Closing Date: Thursday, 20th November 2025 at 10:00 am
THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
Please note – The Cedar Foundation does not offer sponsorship.
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