Care Assistant - Trinity House

Presbyterian Church in Ireland; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A faith-based organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Care Assistant to provide care and support for residents. This role involves being a Key Worker, assisting with daily activities, and promoting the independence of residents. The ideal candidate will have compassion for elderly individuals and be willing to undergo relevant training. The position offers a permanent contract with a salary of £12.40 to £12.50 per hour based on qualifications. Shift patterns include day and night duties.

Qualifications

• Understanding of and respect for the needs of older people.
• Willing to undertake relevant training e.g. induction training, or NVQ/QCF level 2.
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for residents within the Christian ethos.
• Be a Key Worker/Primary Worker to residents.
• Help residents with dressing, toileting, and bathing.

Skills

Understanding of the needs of older people

Willingness to undertake training

Proficiency in English

Basic numeracy skills

Willingness to work additional hours

Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council

Job description

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 update and process computerised records as required.
• To comply with all CSW policies and procedures as required.
• 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

• Understanding of and respect for the needs of older people.
• Willing to undertake relevant training e.g. induction training, or NVQ/QCF level 2.
• 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).
• Be willing to work additional hours to fulfil the requirements of the Home.
• Willing to maintain registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council.

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.

Vacancy ID 1739956 Job ref. TH-25-21 Job Sector Carers and Support Workers Area Derry or Londonderry Location Coleraine Salary £12.40 - £12.50, dependent on qualifications. No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 37 Published date 15/10/2025 Closing date 03/11/2025 Worktime Day duty & night duty posts, times to be confirmed.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025