Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A community-focused housing association in Londonderry seeks dedicated staff to provide person-centred care for residents. Responsibilities include ensuring the well-being of individuals through a quality service, adhering to health and safety regulations, and maintaining dignity and independence. Required qualifications include QCF/NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, and registration with NISCC or the ability to achieve it within 6 months. This role offers 37 hours per week on a rota basis, covering days and nights.

Qualifications

• QCF/NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Must be registered with NISCC or achieve registration within 6 months.
• At least 6 months experience in a caring/support role with vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care meeting the physical and emotional needs of residents.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Registration with NISCC (or must achieve within 6 months)

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.
• Or 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

Location: Daleview. Apex is an Equal Opportunities Employer and due to under representation in some areas we especially welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.

Job ref. CAD/12/25 | Salary £13.26 per hour | Contract Type Permanent | Weekly hours 37 | Published date 01/12/2025 | Closing date 15/12/2025 | Worktime: Rota covering days and nights, hours to be confirmed