Care Assistant

Connected Health Group Limited; Kilkeel; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance 20p per mile

Sign-on bonus £200 after 3 months

Free uniform

Cycle to Work scheme

Bluelight Card

Wellbeing package

Local business discounts

Free Access NI

Paid shadowing and training

Job summary

Connected Health Group Limited is hiring a Care Assistant in Kilkeel. No prior experience required; accredited training and development provided. Role involves home visits, personal care and daily living support, with emphasis on dignity and choice for clients.

Earn up to £14.10 per hour with flexible full-time and part-time shifts. Includes mileage allowance of 20p per mile, sign-on bonus £200 after 3 months, and additional rewards and benefits such as training and wellbeing offers.

Qualifications

• Experience in homecare is helpful but not essential.
• Good standard of English, written and spoken.
• Must have a valid driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support per service user care plans.
• Respect dignity, independence and choices of service users at all times.
• Maintain professional relationships with service users, families and healthcare professionals.
• Complete documentation including care records and timesheets.

Skills

Good English

Driver's licence

Own car

Weekend flexibility

Job description

Looking for a rewarding career in homecare? Join Connected Health as a Care Assistant in Kilkeel 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.

NOW OFFERING MILEAGE - 20p PER MILE

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 after 3 months of service

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.

About Us

To undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

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*.

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