Care Worker Days

Belfast Central Mission; Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Belfast is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as care staff. The role involves providing high-quality support for older residents, including personal care and assisting with daily activities. Candidates should have a year's experience in a relevant setting and be willing to obtain QCF Level 2. This role promotes independence and focuses on person-centred care within a multidisciplinary team. Competitive salary and supportive environment are provided.

Qualifications

• 1 year's experience working with older people in a residential or community setting.
• Willing to obtain QCF Level 2 if not already held.
• Ability to communicate well with residents and staff.
• Compassionate disposition with a high degree of empathy.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality, safe service for residents.
• Undertake the role of Keyworker and compile Care Plans.
• Encourage residents’ independence with their care needs.

Skills

Experience working with older people

Communication skills

Empathy

Resilience

Education

QCF Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the high quality care to our residents. Using a person-centred approach you will support a wide variety of residents with all aspects of their day to day living, including social and physical activities, personal care, mobility, and mealtimes.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality, safe service which involves the provision of personal, social, and domestic care as documented in the resident’s individual support plans
• You will undertake the role of Keyworker for your designated residents and compile and regularly review their Care Plan
• Respect personal choices of the residents, ensuring that equal opportunities principles are applied
• Encourage the resident’s independence by using the ethos of assisting with not doing for in terms of assisting residents with their care needs

Skills and Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to communicate well, at all levels e.g., residents, family members, other staff
• Resilient and able to cope with the many challenges which are presented
• Be of a compassionate and caring disposition with a high degree of empathy

Further Information

Location: Kirk House, 110 King’s Road, Belfast