Community Care Worker

We are currently recruiting part time staff for  the Donaghadee area (Evenings)

Are you looking for a rewarding role in care where your work is valued?

Join our Community Care team. Clients are at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in you as a Carer as you are the backbone of our community services. We invest heavily in providing you with quality training and continuing support.

Why join us?

If you become a Community Care Worker for Optimum Care, here is what you get in return:

• Excellent pay rates £12.70-£14.20 per hour
• £300 Joining Bonus paid after 3 months in your role 
• Highest Bank  Holiday rates – up to £25.40
• Market-leading training – our staff comment on how they feel most equipped to do their job after receiving our specialised training
• Permanent contract with guaranteed hours (No zero-hour contracts)
• Eligible to apply for a Blue Light Discount card
• No upfront cost for your Access NI
• Free uniform
• Refer a Caring Friend scheme – £100 bonus
• Quick turnaround for interview and induction
• Career progression & further education opportunities
• Daily support from the office team

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist with personal washing, showering, bathing/bed bathing, dressing/undressing.
• Provide refreshments and light snacks.
• Prompt and administer medication.
• Assist with practical support such as light cleaning, fire lighting, and shopping, dish-washing, laundry, cleaning and maintaining spectacles, false teeth and hearing aids.
• Assist client to move safely which may require the use of moving and handling aids such as. hoists and slide sheets.
• Provide a care sitting service to give respite to other carers such as family members.
• Encourage and promote client independence and choice, and uphold client rights and dignity.

Do you meet the Essential Criteria?

• Having a desire to care for vulnerable adults in their home
• Full driving licence
• Access to a car & car insurance in connection with business
• Access to own mobile phone

Shift Pattern:

Evening Shift:  6pm – 11pm 

* to provide adequate care for our clients, you should be available to complete a full shift.  Please note this role requires you to be available to work weekday and weekend shifts.

Apply 

To apply please complete the full application form below:

We are an equal opportunities employer. 

Please note: Applicants within the last 6 months need not re-apply.