Care Assistant (Nights) - Adelaide House

Presbyterian Church in Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization in Northern Ireland seeks a Care Assistant (Nights) to provide support for residents. This role involves assisting residents with their daily needs, encouraging independence, and promoting social activities, all while respecting their dignity and privacy. The ideal candidate will have a deep respect for the needs of older people and will align with the Christian ethos of the organization. Flexibility in working hours and the ability to communicate effectively in English are essential.

Qualifications

• Evidence and understanding of the needs of older people.
• Willing to undertake appropriate training.
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating, and writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to residents.
• Assist residents with daily activities.
• Encourage residents to maintain independence.
• Contribute to care planning.
• Maintain respect for residents’ dignity and privacy.

Skills

Understanding of the needs of older people

Willingness to undertake training

Health and safety awareness

Proficiency in English

Basic numeracy skills

Flexibility for working hours

Registration with NISCC

Ability to respect Christian ethos

Job description

Care Assistant (Nights) - Adelaide House

The role of the Care Assistant is to provide care and support for residents within the Christian ethos and aims of the Council for Social Witness

Responsibilities

• To be a Key Worker/Primary Worker to residents.
• To help residents with dressing/undressing, toileting/bathing where necessary.
• To assist and encourage residents’ mobility as required.
• To encourage residents to be as active and as independent as possible.
• To carry out all care tasks with respect for the residents’ dignity and privacy.
• To give residents maximum choice over their lifestyle and affairs.
• To help residents exercise their rights as citizens.
• To promote and take part in social and recreational activities within the home, which are designed to enhance quality of life.
• To contribute to the assessment of and care planning for resident’s needs.
• To accompany residents on external visits when necessary, e.g. hospital appointments, trips.
• To refer enquiries about residents to the Management of the Home.
• To be prepared, after training, to take on additional responsibilities in order to act up if and when required.
• To be prepared to undertake NVQ/QCF training.
• To attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• To complete appropriate written records as required.
• To follow appropriate policies and procedures.
• To adhere to the standards laid down by the NISCC Code of Practice for Social Care Workers.
• To ensure that safe working practice is adhered to at all times.
• To work effectively as part of the team.
• To maintain dignity, respect and confidentiality as required.
• To carry out any other reasonable duty as required by Management of the Home which is necessary for the support and well-being of the residents.

Skills and Qualifications

• Evidence and understanding of and respect for he needs of older people.
• Willing to undertake appropriate training as required.
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment.
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating, and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post.
• Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment).
• Availability for flexible hours working (including weekends), which may include hours beyond the normal shift pattern.
• Must be registered/willing to register with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment.
• Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

Further Information

Salary:£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.We are an equal opportunities employer.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 05 Dec 2025

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 05 Dec 2025