Care Assistant - Aaron House

Presbyterian Church in Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Belfast is seeking a Care Assistant to provide high-quality care to residents. Responsibilities include attending to personal needs, ensuring a safe environment, and encouraging independence. Ideal candidates should have an understanding of the needs of individuals with disabilities and a willingness to uphold the values of care and respect. This position offers full-time and part-time hours with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Understanding and respect for the needs of people with disabilities.
• Awareness of health and safety practices.
• Experience of working in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the personal needs of residents daily.
• Maintain a safe environment in the home.
• Assist residents in making choices and encouraging independence.

Skills

Understanding of needs of people with disabilities

Health and safety awareness

Willingness to undertake training

Proficiency in English

Basic numeracy skills

Experience in care setting

Respect for Christian ethos

Willingness to maintain registration with NI Social Care Council

Job description

The Care Assistant will carry out a high standard of care and assist to meet residents’ individual needs within a caring environment.

Responsibilities

• To attend to the personal needs of residents on a daily basis, with respect and dignity for the individual.
• To carry out a high standard of care and any daily living programmes as directed by Senior Staff.
• To treat all matters relating to the Home with strict confidentiality.
• To maintain a safe environment by ensuring adherence to appropriate Health and Safety and Fire procedures.
• To keep appropriate records, as directed by Senior Staff.
• To bring any areas of concern to the attention of Senior Staff.
• To report all accidents/incidents to senior staff and record as directed.
• To be aware of emergency procedures.
• To accompany residents on outings, holidays, to attend appointments.
• To act as a named worker for designated residents, under the direction of Senior Staff.
• To assist residents to make choices and encourage independence at all times.
• To carry out day care programmes for those residents attending our day care unit as directed by the Day Care Worker.
• To attend training courses and staff meetings as directed by the Manager.
• To undertake day and night duties and assist in housekeeping tasks as required bythe home.
• Any other duties as reasonable required by the Service Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment
• Willing to undertake relevant training e.g. induction training, or NVQ / QCF level 2
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post
• Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment).
• Experience of working in a care setting
• Experience of working with those with disability
• Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
• Willing to maintain registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council

Further Information

Location: Assembly Buildings, Fisherwick Place,Belfast, BT1 6DWSalary Scale: £12.60 per hour (no NVQ)£12.66 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care£12.70 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social CareHours: Full time and part time hours availableWilling to work additional hours to fulfil the requirements of the Home