Care Worker - Level 3 - Days 22/CCW312/6 Newtownards, Northern Ireland
Job description
Job summary
Permanent 36 or 24 hour per week opportunity available – Day Shift
Provide quality care and make a difference to the lives of our clients
Enjoy access to a range of company benefits including pension, healthcare plans and more
About the role
To work with a variety of clients with varying service needs, providing person-centered care and support to residents, enabling them to maintain a quality of life. You will support residents with all aspects of their day to day living, including social and physical activities, personal care, mobility, and mealtimes. As a level 3 Care Worker, you will also have an active involvement in the provision and development of care plans for residents.
Responsibilities may include:
Personal care including hygiene, toileting, bathing and dressing
Mealtime assistance including preparation of foods, dining areas and feeding
Domestic assistance e.g., changing bed linen, laundry, empty commode, etc.
Support residents with activities, community links and forming friendships
You will be actively involved in ensuring that appropriate care plans/programmes are developed for individual residents with their agreement to meet their physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs
You will assist in maintaining efficient administrative systems for the smooth day-to-day running of Copelands, ensuring that all statutory and required records are always completed and kept in a safe place
In agreement with the Manager, to delegate tasks as appropriate, ensuring they are satisfactorily performed.
Qualifications/Registration
QCF Level 3 Health and Social Care OR equivalent qualification
Skills & experience
1 years’ experience working with older people in a residential or community setting at a senior level
Understanding of Residential Care Homes Regulations (NI) 2005, the RQIA Residential Care Home Minimum Standards August 2011
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, patience, and empathy
Ability to form appropriate supportive relationships with residents, representatives, and the wider community
Ability to use initiative to resolve issues and follow correct reporting procedures
Demonstrable IT literacy including experience using Microsoft Office applications, email, and the internet
Experience of working with people with dementia and administration of medication is desirable
Benefits
As an employee of Belfast Central Mission, you will be provided with ongoing personal and professional development, career pathways opportunities, a positive and supportive workplace culture alongside a range of staff benefits including:
Health and Pension Plans
Cycle to Work Schemes
Paid Uniforms and Mileage
Generous annual leave and Public Holiday entitlement
About us
Belfast Central Mission are an award winning, not-for-profit organisation, providing services including supported housing to all ages, residential aged care, retirement living, community services, counselling, and day care services across Northern Ireland. Copelands is Belfast Central Mission’s flagship project, providing market leading care for Northern Ireland.
If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you!
To work at BCM, you will be required to supply proof of work rights and an enhanced Access NI Check
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.46 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
Physical setting:
- Care home
Shift:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- NEWTOWNARDS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
