Community Care Worker (Visa Sponsorship)

Domestic Care

Full job description

Location

£12.70

Hourly Rate

Job Type:

Full-time – minimum 40 hours

Shifts:

Days and Evenings

Role:

Permanent

Annual Leave:

5.6 weeks Pro Rata

Standard Benefits :

Excellent Pay Rate – £12.70ph

Market-leading training

Free Uniform

Company Pension

Your Optimum Care Benefits :

Paid Mileage (30p), Training & Induction

Guaranteed contracted hours (no zero hours)

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

Closing Date:

Monday 3rd February 2025

  • Please note we reserve the right to close this advertisement early. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
  • 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.

A satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check will be required for this post

The Optimum Care Group of companies, as per the Access NI Code of Practice, has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department. If successful please be aware that we have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. Our Policy states that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to fully and accurately disclose all criminal convictions will lead to the withdrawal of the offer.

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