Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Job location: Bangor

Salary: £11.09 per hour

Hours: 20

Worktime: To be discussed at interview.

Closing date: 25/03/2022

Employer: Presbyterian Church In Ireland

Business: Religious Organisation

Address: Assembly Buildings

Belfast

Postcode: BT1 6DW

Telephone: 028 90417239

Email: personnel@presbyterianireland.org

Website: www.presbyterianireland.org

Job Duties: As a member of the management team, under the Home Manager, to assist in the effective and efficient management of the Home on a day-to-day basis, maintaining good standards of professional practice as required by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, while working within the Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness. In the absence of the Home Manager (or Deputy Head), to exercise responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the Home and to relate to all callers including relatives and professionals.

Qualifications / Experience: Knowledge and experience of Care PlanningA good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and their familiesKnowledge of Quality Assurance and monitoring standardsKnowledge of the role of the Regulation Quality & Improvement AuthorityA minimum of NVQ/QCF Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care and willingness to work towards Level 3.A willingness to work towards NVQ/QCF Assessors AwardA minimum of 3 years experience, including attendance at statutory training in a care role in a residential home for older people.Experience in ordering, receiving, administering and storage of medication.Availability for flexible hours working (including weekends), which may include hours beyond the normal shift patternWillingness to maintain registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, by the Appointee, is a requirement of this positionMust be willing to work within the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland

Application Method: Application packs are available to download from www.presbyterianireland.org/jobs or by emailing personnel@presbyterianireland.org or phoning 02890417255.

Emp ref: S-22-06

Other Information: (£500 welcome bonus)