Care Assistant

7 months ago

Belfast, United Kingdom Optimum Care Full time

**£500 Joining Bonus (£250 after 3 months and £250 after 6 months)**

Are you looking for a rewarding role in care? Would you love to support people to remain in their own homes?

If so, why not join our team at Optimum Care. As a Community Carer, you will support our clients in their own homes. You will work within one location/area, on either single or double runs.

We have two shifts, day and evening (times detailed at the bottom), we will give you a contract with guaranteed hours, and you select how many shifts you can fulfil each week.

**Essential Criteria**

No experience is needed as we provide you with all training. However, you must meet the below criteria:

- Have a full driver’s license with access to a car
- Have a desire to care for people in their own homes
- A mobile phone

**Your Role**

You will care for our clients in their own homes assisting with personal washing, dressing/undressing, providing snacks and refreshments, and prompt/administering medication. You will use approved equipment such as hoists or slide sheets to assist clients and provide practical support such as light cleaning, shopping and washing.

Most importantly, you will encourage and promote their independence and choice whilst upholding their rights and dignity.

**Why join us?**

At Optimum Care, we have been providing care since 1993. We owe our success to our fantastic carers who strive to provide our clients with an outstanding service of care every day.

You too can be part of our success. Not only will you receive all the benefits outlined on this job page, but you will become part of our team always at the forefront of providing the best standard of care.

See what our Belfast clients have to say about our team

"We cannot single out any individual as all are extremely good, efficient and nice." **Optimum Care Belfast Client**

"All the carers are very friendly and take time to ensure you have everything you need."**Optimum Care Dundonald Client**

**Additional Details**:
**Shift Patterns**
- Day Shift: 7am - 6pm
- Evening Shift: 6pm - 11pm
- to provide adequate care for our clients, you should be available to complete a full shift.

We will discuss with you at your interview whether you can do day or evening shifts or if you would like a mixture of both throughout your week.

**Your Benefits**

Standard Benefits
- Excellent Pay Rate - £12.70ph
- Market-leading training
- Free Uniform
- Quick turnaround - Start in as little as 2 weeks
- Company Pension
- Your Optimum Care Benefits:_
- £500 Joining Bonus*
- Highest Bank Holiday Rate - up to £25.40ph
- Paid Mileage (30p), Training & Induction
- Guaranteed contracted hours (no zero hours)
- No upfront Access NI cost
- Refer a Caring Friend - £100 Bonus
- Access to Employee Mental Health Support Line
- Career Progression Opportunities (Community & Office-Based)
- Further Education Opportunities
- Daily support from office team

**Apply**

We are an equal opportunities employer.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £12.70 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Signing bonus

Application question(s):

- Do you have a desire to care for others in your community?

Licence/Certification:

- UK Driving License and Access to a car (required)

Work Location: In person

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