Care Assistant - Rapid Responder

Connected Health; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Access NI

Free uniform

Paid shadowing and training

Cycle to Work scheme

Bluelight Card

wellbeing package

local business discounts

Job summary

Connected Health in Magherafelt is hiring a Care Assistant - Rapid Responder to provide person-centred support with daily living tasks and personal care in clients' homes. You will help individuals maintain independence and receive accredited training and ongoing professional development.

The role offers competitive pay (£13.60/hr with enhanced bank holiday rate), mileage at 0.30 per mile, a £500 sign-on bonus after 3 months, and benefits including free Access NI, a uniform, and a cycle-to-work

Qualifications

• 6 months experience required.
• Good standard of English - both spoken and written.
• Must be a driver with access to own car.
• Available to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential, person-centred support with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Help individuals maintain independence in their own homes.

Skills

Experience: 6 months

English proficiency

Driver's license

Weekend flexibility

Job description

Join our team as a Care Assistant - Rapid Responder in the Magherafelt area and make a real difference every day.

We offer fully accredited training and ongoing professional development, giving you the skills, confidence, and support to thrive in a rewarding career in care. As a Rapid Responder, you will provide essential, person-centred support with daily living tasks, personal care, and help individuals maintain their independence in their own homes.

Why Choose Connected Health

Competitive Pay:

£13.60/hr, enhanced bank holiday rate (block pay)

Mileage:

30p/mile

Sign On Bonus:

Receive £500after 3 months of service

Recognition & Rewards:

Employee of the Month, Quarter, and Year awards

Refer a Friend:

Earn £200 for successful referrals

Career Growth:

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Extra Benefits:

• Free Access NI
• Free uniform
• Paid shadowing and training
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Bluelight Card
• wellbeing package
• and local business discounts

Who We Are Looking For

Qualifications & Experience:

6 months experience required

Communication Skills:

Good standard of English - both spoken and written

Drivers licence:

Must be a driver with access to your own car

Flexibility:

Must be available to work alternative weekends

ABOUT US

At Connected Health, we don't just offer a job - we offer careers that are at the forefront of transforming the way homecare is delivered across Ireland. We recognise that the individuals we employ are pivotal to driving this transformation within the sector. That's why, at Connected Health, our mission is unwavering: to continually attract, recruit, and develop the finest homecare team.

Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, good relations, respect for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the delivery of its services to clients. It is also committed to ensuring that the talents and resources of all its employees are utilised to the full. Connected Health welcome applications for all job roles from members of all communities.

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*Candidates who are successful at interview will be subject to background checks including, but not limited to, satisfactory references and an enhanced police check*

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