Care Worker (Casual/Relief)

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Belfast seeks a dedicated caregiver to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves providing high-quality care to residents, supporting them in daily activities, and ensuring their comfort and dignity. The position offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, and various benefits, including free meals during shifts. Ideal candidates will have experience working with older adults and a relevant qualification or willingness to obtain one.

Benefits

Competitive salary

4% employer pension contribution

Free meal (one meal per 12-hour shift)

Paid breaks

Long service annual leave increments

Uniform provided

Paid Access NI

Qualifications

• 1 year’s experience working with older people in a residential or community setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to residents using a person-centered approach.
• Support residents with daily activities including personal care and mobility.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Education

QCF Level 2

Job description

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Location:

Kirk House, 110 King’s Road, Belfast BT5 7BX

Salary:

£12.374 per hour

Contract:

Permanent

Work hours:

As and when required

Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles.

Belfast Central Mission (BCM) is an award-winning leading charity with social care projects and social enterprises across Northern Ireland. With over 300 staff and volunteers delivering services across Northern Ireland to support people at their point of need.

Kirk House is a “Housing with Care” facility where independence, freedom of choice, self-esteem, and dignity are respected and promoted. Residents are supported to maintain links with their family and local community; and the level of care each receives is tailored to meet their individual needs.

Kirk House is situated in landscaped grounds, comprising 42 individual flatlets, four designed for couples, and two for disabled residents. One wing provides safe and supportive accommodation for nine residents with dementia, featuring a homely feel to promote comfort, independence, and reduce confusion.

Your new role

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care to our residents. Using a person-centered approach, you will support residents with daily activities, including social and physical activities, personal care, mobility, and mealtimes.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• 4% employer pension contribution (after 3 months of service)
• Free meal (one meal per 12-hour shift)
• Paid breaks
• Long service annual leave increments and scheme
• Uniform provided
• Paid Access NI

What we need from you

• 1 year’s experience working with older people in a residential or community setting
• QCF Level 2 or equivalent, or willing to obtain if successful

Please see attached job description and specification for further details.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please submit your application promptly.