Care Worker - Nights

Belfast Central Mission; Belfast; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash back plan

Health rewards

Free meal

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Access NI paid

Employer pension 4%

Long service leave

Job summary

Copelands, Belfast Central Mission's flagship care home, is seeking a dedicated Care Worker Nights to join a multidisciplinary team. You will support residents with daily living, social activities and personal care in a dementia-friendly setting situated at Copelands, Millisle.

The role is permanent and part of a 36-hour week on a 3x12 shift pattern. Applicants need 1 year’s experience with older people in care, and a QCF Level 2 or equivalent (or willingness to obtain).

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to residents using a person-centered approach
• Support a wide range of residents with daily living, social and physical activities, personal care, mobility and meals
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care

Education

QCF Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Care Worker Nights - Copelands

Location: Copelands, 97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, BT22 2BZ

Salary: £25,234.56 per annum based on 36 hours, SP 21 - £13.48 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Work hours: 36 hours per week - 3 x 12 hr shifts
24 hours per week - 2 x 12 hr shifts

Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles.

Copelands is Belfast Central Mission's flagship project, providing market leading care for Northern Ireland. It encompasses everything needed to create a genuine home from home where residents can enjoy a fulfilling life. Copelands comprises of six households, each with 10 residents. Each household has its own front door, kitchen and living area as well as access to a communal outdoor area. The home has been designed with the differing cognitive, social, and physical abilities of the residents in mind.

Our aim is to provide the best possible care to frail older people, including those living with dementia. We promote the use of familiar and recognisable surroundings and activities to stimulate residents’ memories. Visual clues throughout the design help residents with recollection to avoid confusion and increased anxiety. Additionally, it creates opportunities for staff and residents to interact more easily in activities of daily living.

Your new role

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the high quality care to our residents. Using a person-centered 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.

What we can offer you

• Westfield Health Level 1 - Cash back plan
• Westfield Health Rewards
• Free meal (one meal per 12 hour shift)
• Paid breaks
• Uniform provided
• Paid Access NI
• 4% employer contrinution pension
• Increase annual leave with long service

What we need from you

• 1 years' 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

BCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.