Join our team as a Care Assistant in Newtownabbey. 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.
Why Choose us?
Excellent Pay Rates: Earn up to £15 per hour
Mileage: 20p per mile
Flexible Scheduling: Fulltime & Parttime hours
Sign On Bonus: Receive a £400 bonus (paid after 3 months)
Employee Recognition: Be celebrated with awards Employee of the Month, Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year
Refer a Friend: Earn £200 for successful referrals
Career progression & education opportunities
Cycle to Work Scheme
Wellbeing package
Local business benefits
Qualifications & Experience:
Experience: Previous experience is desired but not essential
Communication Skills: Good standard of English both spoken and written
Drivers licence: Must be a driver with access to your own car
Flexibility: Must be available to work alternative weekends
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Undertake personal care and daily living tasks as agreed with the service user, their family and the professionals involved with the individual service plan.
* Work at all times within the policies and procedures of Connected Health or if required Next of Kin.
* To provide service users with opportunities to express their preference as to the way tasks are carried out.
* 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 use the services oncall system in accordance with the service guidance.
* To attend training including induction training, team meetings and individual supervision sessions as required.
* 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 be responsible for maintaining and improving own knowledge and skills through experience and training.
* To undertake additional responsibilities as requested by the Service Manager following the successful completion of specific training and personal skills development.
To undertake any other reasonable duties as required*
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* No formal experience is required as full accredited training will be provided
* You must have an empathetic nature
* You must be a driver with access to a car.
ABOUT US
At Connected Health, we don't just offer a job - we offer careers that are at the forefront of transforming the way homecare is delivered across Northern Ireland and Ireland. We recognise that the individuals we employ are pivotal to driving this transformation within the sector. That's why, at Connected Health, our mission is unwavering: to continually attract, recruit, and develop the finest homecare team.
WHY CHOOSE US:
Pioneering Homecare Revolution: Join a team at the forefront of the homecare revolution, shaping the future of homecare in Northern Ireland.
Community Impact: Be a vital part of our commitment to making a profound impact on the lives of individuals across Northern Ireland. Your role goes beyond caregiving; it's about fostering independence and dignity within the comfort of their own homes.
Dedication to Excellence: As one of the leading homecare companies in Northern Ireland, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care.
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