Care assistant – Magherafelt

NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A housing service provider in Magherafelt is seeking a Care Assistant to support elderly residents. This role offers 12 hours per week at £12.60 per hour. Ideal candidates will have experience in caring for the elderly and a genuine desire to make a difference. A rewarding package includes generous annual leave and pension contributions. Apply by 28 September 2025.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension contributions

Award-winning work-life balance package

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care and support services.
• Ability to assist with meal preparation and general housekeeping.
• Willingness to register with the NI Social Care Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to residents.
• Assist with meal preparation.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Previous experience of caring for the elderly

Ability to communicate verbally in English

Literacy skills

Empathy and compassion

Education

NVQ level 2 in a relevant subject

Job description

Care assistant – Magherafelt Clanmil Housing

• Closing Date: 28 September 2025
• Contract: Perm/Part Time
• Hours: 12
• Job Ref: REQ0459

At Clanmil, we believe that housing is about people. We have come a long way in the last 40+ years, with just over 5000 properties and are ambitious to continue to grow and provide great homes.

Can you help us do that?

CARE ASSISTANT

Marriott House

12 hours per week – £12.60 per hour

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.

In return, we offer a fantastic rewards package from generous annual leave, pension contributions and an award winning work-life balance package which we are happy to tell you about.

Closing Date: 28 th September 2025

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.

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