Day Care Worker

Belfast Central Mission; Belfast; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4% employer pension contribution

32 days annual leave

Westfield Health Level 1 - Cash back

Westfield Health Rewards

Free meal per 12-hour shift

Paid breaks

Long service leave increments

Uniform provided

Paid Access NI

Job summary

Belfast Central Mission (BCM) is seeking a Care Worker for day shifts at Kirk House, Belfast. You will join a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centered care, supporting residents with daily living, mobility, mealtimes and activities. The role requires 1 year of relevant experience and QCF Level 3 or willingness to obtain.

The position offers a 36-hour week, 12-hour shifts on a 7-day rota, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, annual leave and health perks.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working with older people in a residential or community setting.
• QCF Level 3 or equivalent, or willing to obtain if successful.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Support residents with daily living, including social and physical activities, personal care, mobility and mealtimes.

Skills

Experience with older people

Person-centered care

Education

QCF Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Care Worker - Days

Location: Kirk House, 110 King’s Road, Belfast BT5 7BX

Salary: £24,560.64 per annum (£13.12 per hour, SP 20)

Contract: 36 hours per week

Work hours: 12-hour shifts over a 7 day rota

Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this role.

Belfast Central Mission (BCM) is an award-winning leading charity with social care projects and social enterprises across Northern Ireland. With over 300 staff and volunteers delivering services across Northern Ireland to support people at their point of need.

Kirk House is “Housing with Care” facility in which independence, freedom of choice, self-esteem and dignity are respected and promoted. Residents are supported to maintain links with their family and local community; and the level of care each receives is tailored to meet their individual needs.

Kirk House is situated in landscaped grounds, it comprises of 42 individual flatlets, four of which are designed for couples and two for disabled residents. On wing provides safe and supportive accommodation for nine residents with dementia, providing a pioneering approach to dementia design with a homely feel to make residents more comfortable, independent and reduce confusion.

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

• Competitive salary
• 4% employer pension contribution (after 3 months of service)
• 32 days annual leave per annum (including statutory holidays)
• Westfield Health Level 1 - Cash back plan
• Westfield Health Rewards
• Free meal (one meal per 12 hour shift)
• Paid breaks
• Long service annual leave increments and scheme
• Uniform provided
• Paid Access NI

What we need from you

• 1 years’ experience working with older people in a residential or community setting
• QCF Level 3 or equivalent, or willing to obtain if successful