Care Assistant- Castlereagh / Newtownbreda

Connected Health; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus £200 after 3 months

Free Access NI

Free uniform

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing package

Job summary

Connected Health is seeking a Care Assistant to support clients in Castlereagh / Newtownbreda, delivering in-home care with accredited training and ongoing development. Prior homecare experience is not required, and a valid driver's licence with own car is needed.

Flexible full-time and part-time shifts are available to fit your schedule. The role emphasizes compassion, patient dignity, and building a rewarding career in homecare, with opportunities for training, progression, and a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience in homecare is helpful but not essential.
• Good standard of English, both written and spoken.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to your own car.
• Available to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support per service user care plan.
• Respect service users’ dignity, independence and choices.
• Maintain professional relationships with service users, families and healthcare professionals.
• Complete required documentation including care records and timesheets.
• Attend induction, training and meetings as required.
• Undertake additional duties as requested by the Service Manager.

Skills

English proficiency

Care experience (preferred)

Job description

Looking for a rewarding career in homecare? Join Connected Health as a Care Assistant across Castlereagh / Newtownbreda 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.

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 received after 3 months*

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.

To undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

About Us

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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