Care Assistant

Home Instead; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care company is seeking compassionate care professionals in Newtownards. The role offers flexible part-time and full-time hours with pay of up to £14 per hour. Ideal candidates should be kind, resilient, and have a passion for making a positive difference in clients' lives. Full training is provided, and various contracts are available to suit personal needs.

Benefits

Double pay on Bank Holidays

Mileage allowance of 30p-50p per mile

Employee referral scheme

Paid training and induction

Pension

6 weeks paid holiday

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Kind and caring personality.
• Enhanced Access NI check required.
• Driving license and access to reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personal care to clients.
• Support clients with home help to maintain their independence.

Skills

Compassionate

Adaptability

Resilience

Job description

Overview

Home Instead Ards and North Down is a local care company that provides high quality care to clients in the North Down, Newtownards and surrounding areas. Our minimum of 1 hour client visits support you in building a strong and meaningful relationship to achieve a positive outcome and help people live safely at home for as long as possible.

We aim to support you to have a better work life balance. We have various contracts available depending on what’s important to you and your current priorities or circumstances. Our career progression pathway helps us develop talent from our work family. Start or continue your career journey with us.

Job Description

We’re looking for part time and full-time care professionals who have a strong passion to care and make a positive difference in someone’s life through supporting with companionship, home help and personal care. If you are kind, compassionate, caring, adaptable and resilient, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll enjoy

• Comprehensive pay of up to £14 per hour
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Various Contracts: Flexible, Guaranteed and Lead care professional (salaried)
• Minimum 1 hour visit with clients
• Mileage allowance of 30p-50p per mile
• £200 Employee referral scheme
• Paid award winning induction and ongoing training
• Car and Home Insurance discount
• High Street and Retail Discounts
• Mentoring and support
• Flexible hours (flexible working contract) / Guaranteed hours on a shift pattern (15-40 hours)
• Casual clothes or no uniform
• Pension
• Career progression pathway
• Wellbeing support
• 6 weeks paid holiday

Areas Covered

We cover the following areas: Bangor, Newtownards, Holywood, Dundonald area

Qualifications

This rewarding career opportunity pays up to £14 per hour depending on your experience. The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Enhanced Access NI check
• Right to Work in the UK
• NISCC registration or be willing to be registered
• Ability to complete e-learning
• Driving license
• Access to a reliable transport
• Experience in care (desirable but not mandatory as we provide full training)

Additional Information

Call and have a friendly chat with one of our team on or send us an email on