Community Care Worker (East Belfast) – with Sponsorship

Optimum Care

Full job description

*Visa Sponsorship is available for this position.

Please note you must currently meet all the essential criteria to be shortlisted for interview.

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.

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.

A full job description is available from our HR department.

Essential Criteria

  • Full UK Driving License (paper & card part)
  • 12 months care experience and most recent 6 months care experience in Northern Ireland
  • Currently reside in Northern Ireland and provide proof of N.I. address
  • Provide National Insurance number
  • IELTS Certificate, minimum score 4.0 or CEFR certificate minimum level B1
  • Access to a car for work purposes
  • Car Insurance in connection with business
  • NISCC registered
  • A complete application form with full employment history since leaving school

Please note: To be shortlisted for interview, you must currently meet all the essential criteria outlined above and that applications with any gaps in employment will not be considered.

If shortlisted, you must be available for an interview on Tuesday 11th February 2025 at our Head Office in Newtownards.

About 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.

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. Please note this role requires you to be available to work weekday and weekend shifts. Your full-time contract will consist of day and evening shifts.

Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill in a full application form below.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please Note: Applicants within the last 6 months need not reapply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.70 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Application question(s):

  • Please confirm you are NISCC registered
  • Please confirm you have IELTS Certificate, minimum score 4.0 or CEFR certificate minimum level B1
  • Do you currently reside in Northern Ireland and provide proof of N.I. address – please confirm your Post Code

Experience:

  • Care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence and access to a car (required)

Work Location: In person

To apply for this job please visit uk.indeed.com.