Full and Part Time Care Assistants

Ann's Home Care Ireland; Lurgan; On-site; GBP 18,597 - 21,352; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Paid mileage – 35p per mile

Professional training and qualifications

Job summary

Ann's Home Care Ireland is seeking Full and Part Time Care Assistants in Lurgan. The role involves assisting clients with daily activities, administering medication, and providing companionship. Applicants should have a full driving license, be eligible to work in the UK, and have a caring and friendly demeanor. This position offers flexible hours with a competitive pay rate of £13.50–£15.50 per hour, along with additional benefits such as paid mileage and professional training.

Qualifications

• Full driving license and access to a car is essential.
• Must have 2 suitable references.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily activities.
• Maintain a clean, comfortable environment.
• Engage clients with companionship and activities.

Skills

Caring and friendly nature

Good verbal and written English

Job description

Overview

Ann’s Home Care is a family run company established 25 years ago as a domiciliary care agency by its current owners Pat and Ann McQuade. The company has a reputation for delivering quality care, strong staff retention and for putting our clients and staff at the heart of everything we do. We are recruiting Full and Part Time Care Assistants in the Lurgan area.

Responsibilities

• Assisting and enabling clients with daily activities
• Washing and dressing
• Providing meals and refreshments
• Supporting mobility and transfers as needed
• Bed making and maintaining a clean, comfortable environment
• Providing companionship and engaging activities to stimulate clients
• Administering medication as per training and policies
• Contributing to accurate record keeping

Requirements

• Full driving licence and access to a car is essential
• Have 2 suitable references
• Be caring and friendly
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Have a good standard of verbal and written English (or be prepared to further English skills)

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and shift patterns
• Dedicated and competent management team
• Competitive hourly wage (£13.50–£15.50 per hour; £12.71 per hour for sits)
• Higher rate for emergency cover (£14.50–£16 per hour)
• Paid mileage – 35p per mile
• Fortnightly pay
• Professional training and qualifications including induction training
• Free access check, training and uniform
• Full PPE provided in line with guidelines

Please note: Applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. If you are an international candidate relocating to Northern Ireland, please use the international recruitment form. Do not apply for other roles through this channel as it will not be monitored.

If you are interested in this role, please apply now.