Care Assistant - Sit ins

CCH Group; Newry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training & paid induction

Flexible work patterns

Career growth

Job summary

QCS in Newry is hiring a Sit-In Care Assistant to provide dedicated support and companionship to residents in care settings. You will help with daily living activities, meals, and fostering independence in a safe, welcoming environment.

No prior experience is required beyond a caring heart; full training and ongoing support are provided. The role offers flexible patterns and career growth within the QCS/CCH group.

Qualifications

• No experience? No problem. We’re looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate.
• Reliable and committed individuals who are eager to learn (with our full training and support).
• Heart for care is what matters most, even if you’re starting your career.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Assist with daily living activities where required
• Support residents with meals and refreshments
• Encourage independence and social engagement
• Monitor wellbeing and report any concerns to senior staff
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
• Help create a safe, caring, and welcoming environment

Skills

Caring nature

Reliable

Willingness to learn

Job description

We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.

What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:

• 5,243 care professionals referred a friendto join our company in one year.
• 135 internal promotionswere earned in just 12 months
• Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional

At QCS, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing team in Newry.

Job Description

What you'll do

As aSit-In Care Assistant, you'll provide dedicated support and companionship to individuals in residential settings, helping them feel safe, comfortable, and valued.

You will:

• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Assist with daily living activities where required
• Support residents with meals and refreshments
• Encourage independence and social engagement
• Monitor wellbeing and report any concerns to senior staff
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
• Help create a safe, caring, and welcoming environment

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

No experience? No problem. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing past care experience, what matters most is your heart.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Naturally caring and compassionate
• Reliable and committed
• Eager to learn (with our full training and support)

Additional Information

Here’s what makes us different:

• Full training & paid induction- no experience needed
• Flexibility- work patterns that fit your lifestyle
• Career growth- clear progression into senior & leadership roles
• Family-friendly- enhanced leave for life’s big moments
• National opportunities- relocate and continue your career within CCH
• Perks & discounts- Blue Light Card, Cycle to Work, RAF scheme, and more

Join QCS in Newry today and be part of something meaningful.