Care Professional

Home Instead Foyle & Erne; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local home care service provider is recruiting Care Assistants in Derry/Londonderry. The role involves providing companionship and help with daily tasks, ensuring clients' independence and well-being. Candidates must demonstrate empathy, effective communication skills, and adaptability. Benefits include competitive pay, training, and flexible shifts. This is a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee referral bonus

Exclusive discounts at supermarkets

Training and career development

Qualifications

• Good understanding of written and spoken English.
• Must possess empathy and compassion.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients enjoy regular and meaningful social interaction.
• Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation.
• Accompany clients to appointments or shopping.

Skills

Effective Communication

Empathy and Compassion

Adaptability and Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Teamwork and Collaboration

Understanding of Safeguarding and Duty of Care

Job description

Home Instead Foyle is recruiting. At Home Instead Foyle, we’re a values-led team where compassion, clarity, and connection shape everything we do. Join us in helping keep loved ones independent for longer, while being part of a culture that celebrates dignity, empowers growth, and makes a real difference every day.Being a Care assistant is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! Duties can include:Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visitHelp with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light houseworkAccompanying to appointments or shoppingPersonal care, actively engage with clients in meaningful activities, conversations, and social interactions, promoting mental and emotional well-being.

Responsibilities

• This post is considered regulated activity under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure Check via Access NI before commencing employment.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure Check via Access NI before commencing employment.
• Accompanying clients to appointments or shopping.
• Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light housework.

Skills and Qualifications

• Effective CommunicationGood understanding of written and spoken EnglishEmpathy and CompassionAdaptability and Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailTeamwork and CollaborationUnderstanding of Safeguarding and Duty of Care
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail.
• Teamwork and Collaboration.
• Understanding of Safeguarding and Duty of Care.

Further Information

Excellent pay rates from: £13.20 per hour and mileage at 45p per mile.Minimum 1 hour calls Spend more time with every client.Training Career development, award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities.Types of shifts available Part time roles, different shifts available including weekdays, evenings and weekends.Other benefits, Employee referral bonus, exclusive discounts at supermarkets, utility providers and more.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

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