Whsct_Care Assistant (Band 3) - Glenside Atc - Waiting List

Western Health And Social Care Trust; Strabane; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential development within HSC

Job summary

Western Health and Social Care Trust is recruiting a Care Assistant (Band 3) at Glenside ATC, Strabane, to support adults with learning disabilities within the Day Centre services. The post involves delivering person-centred care, enabling participation in meaningful activities, and collaborating with the team to plan and review care needs.

Applicants should have the appropriate care qualification or experience, be committed to safeguarding and dignity, and be capable of working flexibly across

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent or above with at least 6 months direct care experience.
• Or 1 year direct care experience and NISCC registration eligibility.
• Understanding the needs of individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to engage service users in meaningful activity.
• Safeguarding vulnerable adults.
• Promoting dignity and respect.
• Contributing to assessment and care planning.
• Communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Treat service users as individuals and promote dignity, privacy, and respect.
• Carry out Bus Guide duties.
• Assist service users in meaningful activities to promote independence.
• Participate in social and vocational skills programmes.
• Participate in multi-sensory and behavioural programmes.
• Observe and report changes.
• Work as part of a team to provide person-centred care.
• Attend to personal hygiene needs.
• Participate in supervision and appraisal.
• Participate in staff training and quality initiatives.
• Be flexible.

Skills

Care experience

NISCC registration eligibility

Communication

Team working

Dignity and respect

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent

Job description

Advertised role location: Glenside ATC, Strabane

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE AND BAND: CARE ASSISTANT BAND 3

DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE: ADULT LEARNING DISABILITY

LOCATION: GLENSIDE ATC, STRABANE

DATE: AUGUST 2025

To create a waiting list for any permanent, temporary, full-time, part-time or bank contracts that may arise in the next 12 months.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

SECTION 1

1. Have an NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent or above, and a minimum of 6 months paid/voluntary experience providing direct care in a formal care setting.
2. OR 1 year paid/voluntary experience providing direct care in a formal setting, and be registered or eligible for registration with NISCC.

SECTION 2

1. Understanding/Knowledge of the needs of individuals with a learning disability.
2. Ability to engage the service users in meaningful and stimulating activity.
3. Safeguarding vulnerable adults.
4. Promoting dignity and respect.
5. Contributing to assessment and care planning.
6. Communication.
7. Can work on own initiative.
8. Plans & implements programmes of care.
9. Team worker.
10. Ability to develop positive working relationships with service users.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

1. Experience working with adults with a learning disability in a caring capacity.

Band 3 £24,071 - £25,674

Please note that this role does not meet the minimum salary threshold for a Skilled Worker visa (including a Health and Care Worker visa) and the Trust will be unable to employ anyone that requires Sponsorship. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).

Disability Requirements: If you require reasonable adjustments to be made throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment & Selection Shared Services Team on 02895 362998.

REFERENCES

You must provide the names and addresses of two referees. At least one of the named referees must be your current or most recent employer. Relatives must not be used. The post holder will provide the name of the last HSC/NHS employer where possible. Reference information must include complete names, job titles, addresses, work email addresses (where applicable) and contact telephone details for both referees.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: CARE ASSISTANT BAND 3

BASED AT: ADULT LEARNING DISABILITY

GLENSIDE ATC STRABANE

REPORTS TO: MANAGER/ SENIOR DAY CARE WORKER

RESPONSIBLE TO: DAY SERVICES MANAGER

ROLE & PURPOSE

The postholder will work as a member of the Day Centre team in the delivery of a range of programmes to meet the assessed need of each individual person attending the service.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

1. To treat service users as individuals and meet their individual needs promoting dignity, privacy and respect at all times.
2. To carry out Bus Guide duties and ensure that Western trust policy is adhered to.
3. To assist and enable service users to take part in a range of meaningful activities to promote independence and life skills.
4. To participate in social and vocational skills programmes within the centre and the community.
5. To participate in multi-sensory and behavioural programmes.
6. Observing and reporting any changes with service users.
7. To work as part of a team in providing a high quality, person centred package of care to the adults within the centre.
8. To attend to the physical needs or personal hygiene of individuals, where required.
9. Participate in a formal programme of supervision & appraisal.
10. Participate in staff training and quality initiatives.
11. To be flexible.

DUTIES

1. To maintain high standards of care at all times.
2. To be aware and comply with Trust’s policies and procedures.
3. To observe confidentiality at all times.
4. Report and record all accidents and untoward incidents however minor.
5. Keep Manager and Senior Day Care Workers updated on individuals on a regular basis.

GENERAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with ‘Your right to raise a concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and their professional code of conduct where applicable.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to:

• Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.
• Co‑operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's health and safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff.
• Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example Smoke Free policy, IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct, standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour.
• Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work.
• Co‑operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control.
• Take responsibility for your own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise your potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.
• Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom you come into contact in the course of work in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.
• Abide by all requirements of the Trust and the terms of your contract of employment. You must conduct yourself with impartiality, integrity, objectivity and honesty and maintain high standards of personal and professional accountability.
• Demonstrate commitment to the Trust by ensuring regular attendance at work and efficient completion of duties.
• Ensure compliance with any risk management responsibilities specific to your post, as set out in the Trust’s risk management strategy.
• Abide by the trust’s privacy and security policies including the AccessNI and the Data Protection Act 2018.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE HSC

There are many key benefits of working for the HSC. It offers a competitive remuneration package and terms and conditions of employment. Full details of these are available at http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/scuagenda-2.

• Annual Leave and General Public holidays: On appointment 27 days plus 10 public holidays; after 5 years service 29 days plus 10 public holidays; after 10 years service 33 days plus 10 public holidays.
• HSC Pension Scheme / HPSS Superannuation Scheme: Trust staff are automatically enrolled in the Health & Social Care Pension Scheme upon taking up employment within the HSCNI.
• Human Resource Policies: A range of Work Life Balance/Flexible Working Policies; Child Care Voucher Scheme etc.
• Committed to Equality of Opportunity: The Trust recognises and values the diversity of its workforce and the population it serves.

OUR VALUES

EXCELLENCE – we are committed to high quality, safety and accountability in our services to individuals, families, and communities.

COMMITMENT – we strive for working environments which promote growth and development, teamwork, pride, creativity, loyalty and trust.

INTEGRITY – we believe integrity is the foundation for individual and corporate actions. We adhere to the values of honesty, openness and respect for all.

EQUALITY – we promote equality and fairness for all.

PARTNERSHIPS – we are committed to working in collaboration with services users, communities, policy makers, commissioners, trades unions and other service providers and to making co‑production and co-design the basis for our service planning and delivery.

EFFICIENCY – we will ensure our resources are used as efficiently and effectively as possible.

The Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

APPLICATION FORM CHECKLIST

Please use the checklist below to help ensure that you have completed your form in full and are now ready to submit your application.

• Read the ‘Information for Applicants’ section of this information pack?
• Clearly demonstrated how you meet each of the criteria requirements?
• Provided full details of two relevant referees?
• Listed current/previous employment details since leaving education, including details of posts held, exact dates, and a brief summary of main duties undertaken?
• Explained any gaps in employment and listed reasons for leaving previous employment?
• Completed the disability related questions indicating if you require reasonable adjustments?
• Read and signed/agreed to the personal declaration?
• Completed your Equal Opportunity Monitoring form in full?

Official document: Care Assistant (Band 3) – Glenside – WL – JD & Spec.