Community Care Worker | Newtownards

Optimum Care Group; Ballygowan; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Excellent pay rate

Holiday rate up to £26.40

Training

Permanent contract

Free uniform

Refer a friend bonus

Office support

Career progression

Job summary

Optimum Care Group is seeking a Community Care Worker to support clients in Newtownards, Comber, Ballygowan and surrounding areas. The role is full or part-time, with a permanent contract and day/night shifts across weekdays and weekends.

You will earn £13.20 per hour, with paid mileage and a £500 joining bonus. Bank holiday rates can reach up to £26.40 per hour, and the company offers training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Desire to care for vulnerable adults in their home.
• Full driving licence.
• Access to a car and business use insurance.
• Access to own mobile phone.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal washing, showering, bathing/bed bathing, dressing/undressing.
• Provide refreshments and light snacks.
• Prompt and administer medication.
• Assist with practical support such as light cleaning, fire lighting, shopping, dish-washing, laundry, cleaning and maintaining spectacles, false teeth and hearing aids.
• Assist client to move safely, using moving and handling aids such as hoists and slide sheets.
• Provide a care sitting service to give respite to other carers such as family members.
• Encourage and promote client independence and choice, and uphold client rights and dignity.

Skills

Desire to care for vulnerable adults

Full driving licence

Access to a car & car insurance for bu

Access to own mobile phone

Job description

Community Care Worker

Location: Newtownards, Comber & Ballygowan and surrounding areas

Hourly Rate: £13.20 per hour

Paid Mileage: £500

Joining Bonus: £500

Job Type: Full or Part-time

Role: Permanent

Shifts: Days & Nights

Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks Pro Rata

Benefits

• £500 Joining Bonus
• Excellent Pay Rate - £13.20 per hour
• Highest Bank Holiday rates – up to £26.40ph
• Market leading training
• Permanent Contract
• Free Uniform
• Refer a Caring Friend Bonus – £200 bonus
• Daily support from the office team
• Career progression & further education opportunities

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal washing, showering, bathing/bed bathing, dressing/undressing.
• Provide refreshments and light snacks.
• Prompt and administer medication.
• Assist with practical support such as light cleaning, fire lighting, shopping, dish-washing, laundry, cleaning and maintaining spectacles, false teeth and hearing aids.
• Assist client to move safely, using moving and handling aids such as hoists and slide sheets.
• Provide a care sitting service to give respite to other carers such as family members.
• Encourage and promote client independence and choice, and uphold client rights and dignity.

Essential Criteria

• Desire to care for vulnerable adults in their home.
• Full driving licence.
• Access to a car & car insurance for business use.
• Access to own mobile phone.

Shift Patterns

• Day Shift: 7am – 6pm
• Evening Shift: 6pm – 11pm

Applicants must be available to complete a full shift. The role requires weekday and weekend shifts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Additional Requirements

A satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check will be required for this post.

Closing Date

Friday 31st July 2026