Care Assistant

Apex Housing Association; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization is seeking dedicated team members to provide person-centred care for residents in Derry/Londonderry. The role involves meeting physical, psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals while adhering to health and safety regulations. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in a caring/support role. This permanent position offers a salary of £13.26 per hour for 37 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Registered with NISCC or achieve registration within 6 months.
• A minimum of 6 months experience in a formal care/support role.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality service ensuring individual needs are met.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Registered with NISCC

Experience in a caring/support role with vulnerable adults

Job description

To work with other members of staff to meet the complex care needs of individual residents through person-centred care, in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• To provide a quality of service which ensures the physical, psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals are being met.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills and Qualifications

• QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Must be currently registered with NISCC or, if new to the sector, must achieve registration within 6 months.
• Alternatively, a minimum of 6 months experience in a formal setting working in a caring/support role with vulnerable adults (either paid or unpaid).

Further Information

Apex is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Due to underrepresentation in some areas, we especially welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.

Location: Daleview House.

Vacancy ID 1727795 | Job ref. CAD/08/25 | Job Sector: Carers and Support Workers | Area: Derry or Londonderry | Location: Derry/Londonderry | Salary: £13.26 per hour | No. vacancies: 1 | Contract Type: Permanent | Weekly hours: 37 | Published date: 29/07/2025 | Closing date: 26/08/2025 | Worktime: Rota covering days and nights, hours to be confirmed