Care Assistant / Care Professional - Rathfriland and surrounding areas

Home Instead Senior Care; Newry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Newry is seeking Care Professionals to support clients in their daily activities. Responsibilities include personal care, medication assistance, and meal preparation, ensuring high-quality companionship. The position offers award-winning training opportunities and flexible hours to fit various lifestyles. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping seniors, with no prior experience required as comprehensive training is provided.

Benefits

Award winning training

Flexible hours

Access to discounts

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Experience in care is a plus but comprehensive paid training is provided.
• Rewarding way to use your skills helping seniors.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist clients with daily living tasks.
• Help with medications and accompany clients to appointments.
• Prepare meals and ensure companionship during visits.

Job description

Company Description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of care and companionship services which help our clients remain independent in their own home. Our Care Professionals benefit from award winning training and ongoing support throughout their Home Instead journey, with options for accredited training in Dementia, Parkinsons and End of Life care. We are committed to changing the face of ageing through delivering quality care to our clients and top class education to our Care Professionals.

Job Description

Two client visits are never the same. Care plans may include:

• Personal care, helping your client to wash and dress, or help with self-care
• Help with medications
• Accompanying your client to appointments or a visit to the shops
• Breakfast, lunch or dinner preparation
• Companionship

Qualifications

We provide comprehensive, paid training to all our CAREGivers, however if you do have experience or training that you would like to put into practice, you will find helping seniors is a highly rewarding way to use your skills!

Additional Information

What we provide:

• Award winning training, with opportunities to achieve City &Guilds assuredQualifications in Dementia and End of Life Care, NVQs and more. With no two clients the same, care visits provide the experience you need to need to advance your career or training.
• A friendly and reputable company with a large community outreach, with opportunities to get involved in local events and fund raising for our Home Instead charities.
• Competitive pay, with a variety of hours/ contracts to fit around your lifestyle and commitments.
• Access to discounts for big brand stores, utility providers and more!
• Complementary wellness program, with access to healthcare and counselling, financial well-being resources and programs for meditation, stress management and sleep.

Contact us today:

Looking to kick-start your career in care? Contact us at 028 4065 8545 to learn more about what Home Instead has to offer, or click here to start your application today.

All suitable candidates are required to undergo an enhanced Access NI Check