Community Care Workers - Derry/Londonderry

Overview

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Community Care Workers to join our team in Derry/Londonderry. This role involves providing high-quality support and assistance to individuals in their own homes, promoting independence, dignity, and well-being. All positions are paid, and offer an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

We have flexible rotas to suit all - mornings 07:00 - 14:30: afternoons 14:30 - 18:30 and evening rotas from 19:00 -23:00. Any or all of these rotas can be worked. Full information provided at interview stage.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver personalised care plans tailored to each individual's needs, including assistance with daily activities such as personal hygiene, dressing, and mobility
  • Support Service Users with medication administration and health monitoring as required
  • Assist with meal preparation and nutritional needs, ensuring dietary requirements are met
  • Provide emotional support and companionship to clients, fostering a positive environment
  • Assist with light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe living environment
  • Document care activities accurately and report any concerns to senior staff

Do you want more flexibility and an opportunity to get out and about in the community?

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

  • Excellent hourly rate
  • Mileage paid
  • Annual leave on a pro rata basis
  • NISCC - 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
  • Uniforms supplied
  • 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)

We work off a 4/3 rota pattern, as follows: -

Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday

Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

No qualifications or experience are necessary as full bespoke training will be provided

Essential

  • Full driving licence and access to a motor vehicle
  • Great communication skills
  • Able to promote and deliver person centered care
  • Able to promote dignity and respect when delivering care
  • Be well organised/professional/caring
  • Interested in working in the community within Health and Social Care
  • Care about the community they live in

Desirable

QCF level 3 in H & SC

Previous paid caring experience

Additional

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.

Join our team to provide compassionate community care that truly makes a difference. We value dedicated professionals committed to delivering exceptional support tailored to each individual's needs.

Pay: £12.95 per hour

Work Location: In person

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