Care Assistant

The Cedar Foundation; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Carrickfergus seeks care assistants to support adults with learning disabilities. Candidates must have at least six months of caring experience and be skilled in communication. This role involves assisting residents with daily activities and personal care, making it essential to have a genuine interest in the care environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid or personal).
• Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Support service users with personal care needs.

Skills

Caring experience

Awareness of disabilities

Communication skills

Interest in care work

Job description

The ServiceThe Karuna Home provides residential care for up to ten adults who have Learning Disabilities and associated conditions aged 18 or over. Karuna aims to provide high standard accommodation and care for our residents in a purpose built accommodation. Karuna is located in Carrickfergus town centre close to local amenities.

Responsibilities

• To assist residents with activities of daily living and facilitate inclusion of service users in a broad range of activities.
• To support service users with identified personal care and support needs.

Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities).
• Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills.
• Interest in working with people in a care environment.

Further Information

Location: The Karuna Home 3-5 Minorca Dr, Carrickfergus