Care Assistant

Connected Health Group Limited; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible shifts

Sign-on bonus

Recognition rewards

Refer a friend

Career development

Extra benefits

Job summary

Connected Health is seeking a Care Assistant in Finaghy to provide personal care and daily living support to clients in their own homes. No prior homecare experience is required as accredited training and ongoing development are provided.

Applicants should have a valid driver’s license, access to a car, and be flexible for alternate weekends. The role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including a sign-on bonus and various wellbeing perks.

Qualifications

• Experience in homecare is helpful but not required.
• Good standard of English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support in line with each service user's individual care plan.
• Respect service users' dignity, independence and choices at all times.
• Maintain professional relationships with service users, families, colleagues and healthcare professionals.
• Report changes in a service user's condition or circumstances to the relevant supervisor.
• Follow Connected Health policies, procedures, Health and Safety requirements and on-call guidance.
• Complete all required documentation, including care records and timesheets.
• Attend induction, training, supervision and team meetings as required.
• Maintain and develop knowledge and skills through ongoing training and experience.
• Undertake additional duties as requested by the Service Manager, following any required training.

Skills

Good English communication

Driver's license

Job description

Looking for a rewarding career in homecare? Join Connected Health as a Care Assistant in Finaghy and make a real difference in people's lives. We provide accredited training and ongoing development, so prior experience is not required. Work in a supportive environment helping clients in their own homes while building a fulfilling career in homecare.

Why Choose Connected Health

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to £14.10 per hour
• Flexible Shifts: Full-time and part-time care assistant roles available
• Sign-On Bonus: £200 received after 3 months*
• Recognition & Rewards: Employee of the Month, Quarter, and Year awards
• Refer a Friend: Earn £200 for successful referrals
• Career Growth: Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Extra Benefits: Free Access NI, Free uniform, Paid shadowing and training, Cycle to Work scheme, Bluelight Card, wellbeing package, and local business discounts

Who We're Looking For

• Experience: Previous experience in homecare is helpful but not essential
• Communication Skills: Good standard of English, both written and spoken
• Driver Requirement: Must have a valid driver's licence and access to your own car
• Flexibility: Must be available to work alternative weekends

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support in line with each service user's individual care plan, preferences and needs.
• Respect service users' dignity, independence and choices at all times.
• Maintain professional relationships with service users, families, colleagues and healthcare professionals.
• Report any changes in a service user's condition or circumstances to the relevant supervisor.
• Follow Connected Health policies, procedures, Health and Safety requirements and on-call guidance.
• Complete all required documentation, including care records and timesheets.
• Attend induction, training, supervision and team meetings as required.
• Maintain and develop knowledge and skills through ongoing training and experience.
• Undertake additional duties as requested by the Service Manager, following any required training.

To undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

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 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.

Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, good relations, respect for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the delivery of its services to clients. It is also committed to ensuring that the talents and resources of all its employees are utilised to the full. Connected Health welcome applications for all job roles from members of all communities.

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• Candidates who are successful at interview will be subject to background checks including, but not limited to, satisfactory references and an enhanced police check*.