Community Carer

5 months ago


Ballymena, United Kingdom Optimum Care Full time

**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.

With the number of people in Northern Ireland needing domiciliary care at home continually increasing, we need people just like you to help care for these people sharing our values of **Teamwork & Partnership, Quality & Best Practice, Openness & Honesty, **and most importantly, **Kindness, Understanding and Respect.**

**Why join us?**

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

- **£150 Joining Bonus** - paid 3 months after you’ve been in your role
- **Excellent pay rates** - up to £12.50ph
- **Highest Bank Holiday rates** - up to £22ph
- **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)
- 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 license
- Access to a car
- Access to own mobile phone

**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.

If you have the desire to care for vulnerable adults in their homes helping them maintain their independence and meet the essential criteria above then we want to hear from you

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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

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

**Salary**: Up to £12.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence and access to a car (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person


  • Foster Carer

    6 months ago


    Ballymena, United Kingdom RSD Fostering Full time

    **Compassionate Foster Carers Wanted - Make a Difference in a Child’s Life** Are you passionate about positively impacting the lives of vulnerable children? Do you have a caring nature and the ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to become a Foster Carer and make a real difference. As a...

  • Community Carer

    5 months ago


    Ballymena, United Kingdom Optimum Care Full time

    **Job description** **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. With the number of...

  • Playgroup Leader

    6 months ago


    Ballymena, United Kingdom Portglenone Community Playgroup Full time

    Essential Criteria - A qualification at QCF Level 5 Diploma in Childcare, Learning and Development or Playwork (applicants working towards achieving this qualification may be considered) - Or a relevant occupational qualification in Early Years’ Education, social work, nursing, teaching or health visiting. - 2 year’s experience working in a play,...

  • Community Care Worker

    5 months ago


    Ballymena, United Kingdom Optimum Care Full time

    **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. With the number of people in Northern...

  • Community Care Worker

    6 months ago


    Ballymena, United Kingdom Optimum Care Full time

    **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. With the number of people in Northern...

  • Social Work Assistant

    6 months ago


    Ballymena, United Kingdom MPA Recruitment Full time

    MPA are currently recruiting for Band 4 Social Work assistants to join our experienced team in the Ballymena/Ballyclare/Antrim areas. The role is to provide ongoing assessment and support in community settings. This is an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in a rapidly growing sector. The pay rate will be £12.25 per hour and working hours...


  • Ballymena, United Kingdom Dogs Trust Full time

    We are seeking a skilled Home from Home Coordinator to lead our foster scheme, working closely with volunteer foster carers and centre staff to provide exceptional care for dogs in need.About the Role:Recruit, manage and support a team of volunteer foster carers, ensuring they receive the necessary training and support.Conduct regular checks on dogs in...


  • Ballymena, United Kingdom Dogs Trust Full time

    About this role:We are seeking a skilled and compassionate individual to lead our Home from Home foster scheme. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for recruiting, managing, and supporting a small group of volunteer foster carers. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the welfare and well-being of the dogs in our care, providing them with...

  • Care Assistant

    5 months ago


    Ballymena, United Kingdom Newcross Healthcare Solutions Full time

    **Put a smile on someone’s face as a Care Assistant** **_We are excited to have recently launched in Northern Ireland and we are looking for compassionate care workers like you to join our team of 20,000 care workers across the UK._** As a Healthcare Assistant at Newcross, you’ll provide hands-on personal care that makes a difference. We’re looking...

  • Support Worker

    5 months ago


    Ballymena, United Kingdom Newcross Healthcare Solutions Full time

    **Become a Support Worker today and help make a difference in people’s lives!** **_ We are excited to have recently launched in Northern Ireland and we are looking for compassionate care workers like you to join our team of 20,000 care workers across the UK._** We’re looking for a compassionate Support Worker with the ability to encourage people to...

  • Care Assistant

    6 months ago


    Ballymena, United Kingdom Optimum Care Full time

    **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. With the number of people in Northern...


  • Ballymena, United Kingdom Ann's Full time

    **Full and Part time Care assistants required to join our Ballymena Community team.** We are looking for Full and Part time carers to join our team. - _**you can earn up to £13.00 per hour with increased paid mileage!**_ - If you enjoy helping people and want to make a positive difference to their lives, this job could be perfect for you!_ Ann’s Home...

  • Care Assistant/driver

    5 months ago


    Ballymena, United Kingdom Ann's Full time

    **Choose Ann's **_**you can earn £12.00- £14.00 per hour with increased paid mileage - 35p per mile!**_ **Full and Part time Care assistants required to join our Ballymena Community team.** We are looking for Full and Part time carers to join our team. _**This role is not suitable for sponsorship**_ - If you enjoy helping people and want to make a...

  • Care Assistant/driver

    6 months ago


    Ballymena, United Kingdom Ann's Full time

    **Choose Ann's **_**you can earn £12.00- £14.50 **_**Full and Part time Care assistants required to join our Ballymena Community team.** We are looking for Full and Part time carers to join our team. _**This role is not suitable for sponsorship**_ - If you enjoy helping people and want to make a positive difference to their lives, this job could be...

  • Care Assistant/driver

    5 months ago


    Ballymena, United Kingdom Ann's Full time

    **Choose Ann's **_**you can earn £11-£13.00 per hour with increased paid mileage - 35p per mile!**_ **Full and Part time Care assistants required to join our Ballymena Community team.** We are looking for Full and Part time carers to join our team. _**This role is not suitable for sponsorship **_ - If you enjoy helping people and want to make a positive...


  • Ballymena, United Kingdom Ann's Full time

    **Full and Part time Care assistants required to join our Ballymena Community team.** We are looking for Full and Part time carers to join our team. - _**you can earn up to £13.00 per hour with increased paid mileage!**_ - **This role is not suitable for sponsorship **_ - If you enjoy helping people and want to make a positive difference to their lives,...

  • Care Assistant/driver

    6 months ago


    Ballymena, United Kingdom Ann's Full time

    **Choose Ann's **_**you can earn £11.40- £13.00 per hour with increased paid mileage - 35p per mile!**_ **Full and Part time Care assistants required to join our Ballymena Community team.** We are looking for Full and Part time carers to join our team. _**This role is not suitable for sponsorship**_ - If you enjoy helping people and want to make a...


  • Ballymena, United Kingdom Dogs Trust Full time

    We are looking for a Home from Home Coordinator with experience of selecting, handling and rehoming dogs in a working environment to lead our Home from Home foster scheme.  Our Home from Home scheme provides care in the homes of volunteers for dogs that are struggling in our Rehoming Centres and will benefit from short-term foster care.  About this...


  • Ballymena, United Kingdom Barnardo's Full time

    Barnardo’s is committed to providing ‘Better Outcomes for More Children’. Our children’s services volunteers help the charity to deliver essential services in local communities, providing support to over 300,000 children, young people and their families. This role provides a great opportunity to join our fantastic children’s services and help make...

  • Care Assistant/driver

    6 months ago


    Ballymena, United Kingdom Ann's Full time

    **Choose Ann's **_**you can earn £11-£13.00 per hour with increased paid mileage - 35p per mile!**_ **Full and Part time Care assistants required to join our Ballymena Community team.** - If you enjoy helping people and want to make a positive difference to their lives, this job could be perfect for you!_ Ann’s Home Care is a family run Company...