Care Assistant (Nights)

Cedar Foundation; Bangor; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Care Assistant (Nights) at Twisel Lodge. This role focuses on supporting adults with learning disabilities in a residential setting, with a commitment to personal care and enhancing their quality of life. Enjoy benefits like flexibility in working hours, a welcome bonus, comprehensive annual leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Annual leave increase with length of service

Paid breaks

Free tea and coffee

Referral bonus

Paid training opportunities

Enhanced pay for bank holidays

Occupational sick pay

Employee assistance program

Health cashback scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of relevant caring experience.
• Strong communication and numeracy skills.
• Willingness to work with individuals with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Help create and maintain a caring environment.
• Fulfill the personal care and social needs of the residents.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Written communication skills

Interest in care environment

Awareness of learning disabilities

Job description

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• Ref: 25-163-NCA-TL-WEB Job Role Care Assistant (Nights) Location Twisel Lodge, 19A Church Ave, Holywood, BT18 9BJ Salary £12.60 per hour Hours 24 hours per week
• 2 x 12hr shifts per week Flexibility is required to work within the rota system in order to meet the needs of the residents, the service and statutory regulation and availability to work evenings and weekends as required. If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of others and caring for people who have a learning disability and associated complex needs, we would love to meet you! We are currently offering a Welcome Bonus up to £250 (pro rata): The bonus will be £100 on successful completion of 6 months' service and a further £150 on the first anniversary totalling £250. The Service Twisel Lodge in Holywood Co. Down, is a residential home, registered with RQIA to provide services for 8 adults who have Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs. For most of our residents Twisel Lodge is their home however as part of the eight-person service, we also provide a respite' facility through which adults with learning disabilities can come and stay with us for a break. This service provides an opportunity for the main carers to get a break from caring duties and enables them to refresh and to be able to continue their caring role. The Role As part of the caring team, you will help create and maintain a caring and safe environment where the personal care and social needs of the residents are fulfilled. Benefits Refer a Friend Scheme- £250 if the candidate successfully remains in post for a minimum of 6 months. Annual Leave 5.6 weeks in each leave year (inclusive of public and bank holidays). This increases with length of service, up to 33 days per year. Paid breaks Free tea and coffee Recognition & Reward scheme available to all staff in the course of their work Paid annual NISCC registration fees Investor in People Champion with commitment to development of employees through paid training and learning opportunities, including RQF Level 3 diploma. Enhanced rate of pay for working on bank holidays Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution Occupational Sick Pay (2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay after 6 months service) Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support Health Cashback Scheme Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers Please note
• At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer sponsorship Essential Criteria A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities). Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills. Interest in working with people in a care environment. Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities. Closing Date: 18TH June 2025 @ 10am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER #nijobs To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

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