Care Assistant

5 days ago

Antrim Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Cedar Foundation Full time £24,000 - £36,000 per year

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:

Ref: CA-K-WEB
Job Role Care Assistant

Location The Karuna Home 3-5 Minorca Dr, Carrickfergus BT38 8WP

Salary £12.60 per hour

Hours 35 hours per week

Contract Permanent

Care Assistants are required to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis
The Service
The Karuna Home provides residential care for up to ten adults who have Learning Disabilities and associated conditions aged 18 or over. Karuna aims to provide high standard accommodation and care for our residents in a purpose-built accommodation. Karuna is located in Carrickfergus town centre close to local amenities.

The Role
Role
The role of Care Assistant requires a team approach at all times with effective working relationships for the benefit of the service user. This includes:

  • To assist residents with activities of daily living and facilitate inclusion of service users in a broad range of activities.
  • To support service users with identified personal care and support needs.

Care Assistants are required to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis.

Benefits

  • Annual Leave 5.6 weeks days pro rata in each leave year (inclusive of statutory days). This increases to 6.6 weeks after 5 years' service and 7 weeks after 10 years' service.
  • Paid breaks.
  • Free car parking as well as tea and coffee.
  • Paid annual NISCC registration fees.
  • Investor in People accredited organisation with commitment to development of employees through paid training and learning opportunities, including QCF Level 3.
  • Enhanced rate of pay for working on statutory days.
  • Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.
  • Occupational Sick Pay (2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay after 6 months service).
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support.
  • Health Cashback Scheme.
  • Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers.

Essential Criteria

  • A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities).
  • Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills.
  • Interest in working with people in a care environment.
  • Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.

Closing Date: Thursday, 20th November 2025 at 10:00 am
THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

Please note - The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship.

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