Care Worker - Nursing Household

Pharmacyupdate; Millisle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on 12-hour shifts

Paid training and development

Paid Access NI check

Uniform provided

Westfield Health cashback plan

Job summary

BCM is recruiting Care Workers for a new Nursing Household at Copelands Care Home, Millisle. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred care to older residents, including those living with dementia, in a unique household model.

Roles are available for 18, 24 or 36 hours per week with day and night shifts. Immediate start is possible, subject to pre-employment checks and without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience supporting older people in a residential or community setting.
• QCF Level 2 (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards achieving this qualification.
• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and use computer systems.
• Flexibility to work on a rota basis, including weekends.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Ability to obtain an Enhanced Access NI check and maintain NISCC registration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities, personal care and mobility.
• Assist with mealtimes and promote social engagement.
• Contribute to care planning and maintain a warm, homely environment.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families to enhance wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Record keeping

Care experience

Flexibility

Education

QCF Level 2

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Job Title: Care Worker (Nursing Household)

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

Salary: £13.12 per hour (Days) £13.48 per hour (Nights)

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Hours: Contracts available - 18, 24 or 36 hours per week (Day and Night shifts available)

Be part of something new. We are excited to be recruiting Care Workers for a new Nursing Household within our award-winning Copelands Care Home. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team delivering person-centred care in a unique household model that creates a genuine "home from home" environment for older people, including those living with dementia.

These roles are ready for immediate start, pending pre-employment checks.

Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles.

About BCM

BCM's mission is to provide quality, compassionate support to people at their point of need. We are a registered charity who seek to help people change their own lives, offering hope in spaces marked by isolation and despair. Our support services range right through from the youngest to our eldest. Our 'mission' is one inspired by Christian values, delivered to all irrespective of beliefs. Religious commitment is not required from our staff or anyone wishing to benefit from our services.

BCM is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Your New Role

As a Care Worker within our new Nursing Household, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality, person-centred care to residents. You will support residents with daily living activities, personal care, mobility, mealtimes, social engagement and maintaining independence, while helping to create a warm, welcoming and homely environment.

You will build meaningful relationships with residents and their families, contribute to care planning, and play an important role in enhancing residents' wellbeing and quality of life.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive hourly rates
• Free meal on 12-hour shifts
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Paid Access NI check
• Uniform provided
• Blue Light Card membership paid
• Westfield Health cashback plan, including enhanced diagnostic benefits
• Westfield Health Rewards
• 33 days annual leave (including statutory holidays)
• Long service recognition scheme and annual leave enhancements
• Opportunity to work in an innovative, household-style care environment focused on delivering exceptional resident outcomes.

What We Need From You

• At least 1 year's experience supporting older people in a residential or community setting
• QCF Level 2 (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards achieving this qualification
• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and use computer systems
• Flexibility to work on a rota basis, including weekends
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care
• Ability to obtain an Enhanced Access NI check and maintain NISCC registration requirements.
• Please see the attached job description and specification for further details.