Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Location
£12.70
Hourly Rate.
Job Type:
Full-time
Shifts:
Days and Evenings
Role:
Permanent
Annual leave:
5.6 weeks pro rata.
Standard Benefits:
Excellent pay rate – £12.70 per hour
Market-leading training
Free Uniform
Company Pension
Your Optimum Care Benefits:
Paid Mileage (30p), Training, and Induction
Guaranteed contracted hours (no zeros)
Refer a Caring Friend: £100 Bonus
Access the Employee Mental Health Support Line.
Career Development Opportunities (Community and Office-Based)
Further Education Opportunities
Daily support from the office crew.
You must be available for interview on Thursday, August 1, 2024. No more dates will be accommodated.
Closing date:
Friday July 26th, 2024
- Please be aware that we retain the right to close this advertisement early. We strongly advise you to apply as soon as possible.
- Visa sponsorship is available for this post. Please keep in mind that in order to be considered for an interview, you must currently meet all of the necessary requirements.
Are you looking for a rewarding career in care?
Would you love to help individuals stay in their own homes?
If yes, please consider joining our team at Optimum Care. As a Community Carer, you will assist our customers at their homes.
Your Role
You will support our customers in their own homes by doing personal laundry, dressing/undressing, offering snacks and refreshments, and administering medication on time. You will assist clients by using permitted equipment such as hoists or slide sheets, as well as providing practical assistance such as light cleaning, shopping, and washing.
Most essential, you will support their independence and choice while protecting their rights and dignity.
Our human resources department can provide you with a complete job description.
Essential Criteria
- Full UK Driving Licence (paper and card component)
- Six months of care experience
- Currently living in Northern Ireland and providing evidence of N.I. residence.
- IELTS certificate (minimum score 4.0) or CEFR certificate (minimum level B1).
- Access to a car for business purposes.
- A complete application form with the whole employment history since leaving school.
- Car Insurance in relation with business
To be considered for an interview, you must currently meet all of the criteria given above.
If you are shortlisted, you must be available for an interview on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at our headquarters in Newtownards.
About us.
Optimum Care has been providing care since 1993. We credit our success to our amazing carers, who try to provide our clients with an exceptional level of care every day.
You, too, can contribute to our success. You will not only obtain all of the advantages listed on this job page, but you will also become a member of our team, which is constantly striving to provide the highest standard of care.
Additional Details:
Shift Patterns
Day Shift:
7am – 6pm
Evening Shift:
6pm – 11pm
- To offer proper care for our customers, you should be able to work a full shift. Please keep in mind that this position requires you to be available for both weekday and weekend shift work. Your full-time contract will include day and evening shifts.
Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the full application form below.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Please note that applicants who have applied within the last 6 months do not need to resubmit.
A satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check will be necessary for this position.
According to the Access NI Code of Practice, the Optimum Care Group of Companies has a policy in place to ensure the secure processing, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents, together with the Access NI Code of Practice, are available upon request from the HR Department. If you are successful, please be advised that we have a policy in place for recruiting ex-offenders. Our Policy indicates that the occurrence of a criminal record will not always result in the removal of a job offer; nevertheless, failure to fully and accurately disclose all criminal convictions will result in the withdrawal of the offer.