Care Assistant - East Belfast

Clanmil Housing Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra night shift rate

20 days annual leave pro rata

Pension contribution up to 14.5%

Westfield Health contribution

Birthday/life event day off

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Clanmil Housing Group is recruiting for a pool of care assistants to support two Belfast care homes, De la Cour House and Giboney House. The role covers personal care, meal preparation, and general housekeeping, with an extra night shift rate. Successful candidates join a reserve list for future vacancies rather than a fixed post.

Registration with the NI Social Care Council is required or to be completed by offer time; sponsorship is not available. Right to work in the UK is essential.

Qualifications

• Registration with NI Social Care Council or willingness to register by offer time.
• Right to work in the UK; no sponsorship offered.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support services to residents.
• Assist with preparation and serving of meals.
• Carry out general housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Verbal communication

Literacy skills

Teamwork

Empathy and caring

Promoting independence and dignity

Education

NVQ level 2 (relevant subject)

Job description

Clanmil Housing Group is building a reserve list of care assistants for its two Belfast care homes, De la Cour House and Giboney House. The work covers personal care and support for older residents, plus meal preparation and general housekeeping. Successful applicants join a pool for future vacancies rather than one fixed post, with an extra night shift rate in the pay. Registration with the NI Social Care Council is needed, or must be completed by the time of offer, and sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

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

Registration & licences

• Registered with the NI Social Care Council, or prepared to register at the time of offer

Experience

• Previous experience of caring for older people

Skills & knowledge

• Verbal communication in English with the client group
• Literacy skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Empathy, compassion and a genuine caring nature
• Understanding of promoting independence, choice and dignity

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship offered)

Nice to have

• NVQ level 2 in a relevant subject, such as care
• Experience of working with people with dementia

What’s offered

• Extra night shift rate
• 20 days annual leave pro rata per annum
• Pension contribution of up to 14.5%
• Westfield Health contribution paid by Clanmil
• An extra paid day off for your birthday and another life event
• Opportunities for career progression