Care Assistant – East Belfast

NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Clanmil Housing is seeking a Care Assistant in East Belfast to provide essential support services to residents. The role involves assisting with meal preparation, housekeeping, and promoting independence and dignity among clients. Ideal candidates will have experience in elderly care and possess NVQ level 2 qualifications.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of caring for the elderly is essential.
• Ability to communicate verbally in English.
• Literacy skills and the ability to show empathy and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of care and support services to residents.
• Assist with the preparation and serving of meals.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NVQ level 2 in a relevant subject

Job description

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Care Assistant – East Belfast Clanmil Housing

• Location: East Belfast
• Salary: £12.60 per hour
• Contract: Multiple Hours and Shifts Available
• Hours: Multiple Available
• Job Ref: REQ0429

CARE ASSISTANT

Multiple hours available – £12.60 per hour

(Looking for flexibility? We offer a variety of shifts across both day and night)

A bit about us

We are one of NI’s leading providers of high-quality housing and supported housing services and we try to make a real difference to the lives of the people living in our homes.

A bit about the role
At Clanmil, our tenants and residents are at the heart of what we do, and we want to provide more great homes for families that need them. There is a real opportunity for the right people to provide a range of care and support services to our residents, including assisting with the preparation and serving of meals and general housekeeping tasks.

A bit about you

If you understand the importance of promoting independence, choice and dignity and are passionate and motivated to make a difference to people’s lives, this could be the job for you. You will have previous experience of caring for the elderly and be able to verbally communicate in the English language with the client group. Literacy skills, working as part of a team and the ability to show empathy, compassion and a genuine caring nature are essential.

An NVQ level 2 in a relevant subject, such as care, would be advantageous, as would experience of working with people with dementia. You will be registered with the NI Social Care Council (NISCC) or be prepared to register at the time of offer, to carry out this role.

Are you interested?

Great; all you need to do is let us know more about what you will bring to the role, your experience and for you to tell us how you live our values. Visit our careers website at www.clanmil.org/careers and apply via our recruitment portal. On the portal you will find a job description and person specification. When you are ready to apply simply click ‘Apply Online’ to get started or if you want more information give our HR team a call on Tel No: 028 9087 6011.

Closing date: 11:59pm, 3 rd June 2025

Interview date: 12 th June 2025

Clanmil Housing Association is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Recruitment records are held for two years as per our Data Retention Policy

The Association reserves the right to heighten the criteria based on demand

Further appointments may be made from this competition should Clanmil positions become vacant which require the same eligibility criteria and have similar duties and responsibilities.

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