Care Worker

Platinum Support and Care Services; Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballycastle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in Northern Ireland is looking for compassionate care workers to support individuals with diverse needs, including physical and mental health challenges. No prior experience is necessary as comprehensive training will be provided. Successful candidates must register with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) before starting. This role offers competitive hourly rates based on whether candidates are drivers or non-drivers and varies by the day of the week.

Qualifications

• Registration with Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) is required before employment.
• No experience required as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing care tailored to individual client needs.
• Adapting care context based on client's living environment.
• Supporting individuals with physical needs and mental health challenges.

Job description

To provide care and support to people with a variety of needs enabling them to maintain their aspirations for independent living. This job description is generic and applies to all community care workers.

Responsibilities

• The duties will be determined by the individual needs of the client being cared for.
• The context in which care is provided may vary according to the clients living environment.
• The care and support provided will be across the geographical area covered by Platinum Support and Care Services.
• The care and support provided may be to people with physical needs, sensory disabilities, mental health needs, people of any age group, or a combination of these.

Skills and Qualifications

• No experience required as training will be provided.
• Must have registration with Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) before employment would commence.

Further Information

Salary: Driver - £13.36 per hour (Monday - Friday). £14.56 per hour (Saturday - Sunday).Non-Driver - £12.27 per hour (Monday - Friday). £13.47 per hour (Saturday - Sunday).

Application Information

Please email: [e-mail] or telephone [phone] for an application pack.

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 09 Jan 2026