Care Assistant - Lawnfield

Presbyterian Church in Ireland; Newcastle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join their dedicated team at Lawnfield House. This role involves providing exceptional care to residents with varying needs, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of health and safety practices and a commitment to maintaining the Christian ethos of the organization. Join a team that values respect, compassion, and the highest standards of care, while enjoying benefits like free training and enhanced maternity pay.

Benefits

Discount Card

Free uniform

Free training

Enhanced annual leave

Free Access NI and NISCC registration

Enhanced maternity pay

Enhanced pension scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding and respect for the needs of older people or those with disabilities.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure the highest standards of care.
• Meet the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of residents.

Skills

Care Assistant

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

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Job Title: Care Assistant (Days & Nights) Location: Lawnfield House, 5 King Street, Newcastle, BT33 0HD Salary Scale: £12.40 per hour (no NVQ) £12.46 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care £12.50 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care Hours: Post 1: 37 hours (days) Post 2: 12.33hours (nights) Responsible to: Home Manager Main function To be responsible, through management and staff leadership, for promoting and ensuring the highest standards of care, in compliance with statutory requirements to meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the residents with the Christian ethos of Lawnfield House. Background information Lawnfield House is registered with the RQIA to provide residential respite care for up to 20 residents who have a learning disability; physical disability; sensory impairment or is an older person. The Home operates a No Smoking Policy. CRITERIA Qualifications and Knowledge Essential ? Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people or those with learning and physical disabilities ? Awareness of Health and Safety practices within a working environment ? Willing to undertake relevant training eg induction training, or NVQ/QCF level 2 ? Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by duties of the post Special Circumstances Essential ? Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland ? Must be available for flexible working, including on call at night and week-ends as required ? Willingness to maintain registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body ? Must be willing to adhere to NISCC Codes of Practice or N.M.C. ? Satisfactory Access NI check ? Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment is a requirement of this position. In order to apply for this position, you need to complete an application for and monitoring form which are available for download at or can be requested by emailing or phoning . Closing date for receipt is 4pm on Tuesday 20th May2025. Please note the job may close earlier if there are sufficient applications. Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this post. We are an equal opportunities employer Skills: care assistant carer Newcastle Full-time Benefits: Discount Card Free uniform Free training Enhanced annual leave Free Access NI and NISCC registration Enhanced maternity pay Enhanced pension scheme

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