Community Care Workers - West Belfast

Northern Advisory Council for Further Education; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 13,776 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent hourly rate

Mileage paid

Annual leave on a pro rata basis

On-line learning

CPD approved certificate for training

Flexible working hours

Recommend a Friend incentive

Job summary

Northern Advisory Council for Further Education is seeking Home Care Assistants to provide essential support to individuals in Belfast. The ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to improve the quality of life for service users.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and vehicle access. We offer flexible working hours, with both full-time and part-time rotas, making this opportunity perfect for busy individuals.

Benefits include a competitive hourly rate, mileage reimbursement, and comprehensive training.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and access to a motor vehicle.
• Able to promote and deliver person-centred care.
• Be well organized, professional, and caring.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to individuals in their homes.
• Ensure comfort, safety, and well-being of service users.
• Work flexible hours including evening rotas.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Person-centered care

Dignity and respect

Education

QCF level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

NWCare is a Northern Ireland based company - we DO NOT provide sponsorship

Job Overview

Due to expansion of service, we are seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Care Assistants to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to individuals in their homes, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well‑being. The ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, be attentive to Service Users' needs, and have a genuine desire to make a positive difference in people’s lives. These positions offer an opportunity to work in a rewarding environment where your efforts directly enhance the quality of life for those in your care.

NWCare is one of N Ireland's leading health care agencies, serving the community for well over 50 years. We are recruiting home care assistants for West Belfast. We have evening (19:00 – 23:00) rotas available.

Full bespoke training will be provided for this role. You must, however, hold a full UK driving licence and have the use of a vehicle.

We can offer both full time and part time flexible rotas. The evening rotas especially suit busy mums with no childcare through the day and students.

Please note: Criteria for this role is that you apply for an Enhanced AccessNI certificate.

Benefits

• Excellent hourly rate
• Mileage paid
• Annual leave on a pro rata basis
• NIRCC – Post registration training learning
• On-line learning
• Training academies throughout Northern Ireland
• Practical paid training
• CPD approved certificate for training
• QCF Levels 2, 3 and 5 qualifications
• Internal career progression
• Paid shadowing
• Mentoring arrangements
• Flexible working hours – full time and part time morning, afternoon, evenings and late rotas
• Child friendly hours – put to bed rotas to suit mums and students
• Running 4/3 rotas both full time and part time available
• Experienced care company with over 50 years in healthcare
• Recommend a Friend incentive – any of our staff who recommend someone who comes to work for NWCare will receive a voucher (no limit to number)

Work Patterns

We work off a 4/3 rota pattern: Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday; Week 2 – Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We also have overnight rotas from 23:00 to 07:00.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Full driving licence and access to a motor vehicle
• Able to promote and deliver person‑centred care
• Able to promote dignity and respect when delivering care
• Be well organised, professional and caring
• Interested in working in the community within Health and Social Care
• Care about the community they live in
• QCF level 3 in H & SC

Equal Opportunity

NWCare wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. NWCare is an equal opportunities employer.