Strabane & District Caring Services is a community-based non-profit organisation providing domiciliary health care and other services to the community. The company has a strong community ethos and is committed to providing the best value and highest professional standards in all that we do. We encourage people to take control of their lives and support people who are less able to do so.
If you are a compassionate and caring person we would like to hear from you!
EARN MINIMUM £184 per week on "Night/Bed" runs - 7pm-11pm. Strabane & District Caring Services has 16 hour contracts available for Domiciliary Care Workers to provide care in the community in the Cityside & Waterside areas of Derry/Londonderry on the 7pm-11pm shift
All Carers work on alternating 2 week rota:
Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun
Week 2: Wed, Thurs, Fri
VERY Competitive Wages!
RATE OF PAY FOR BED RUNS: £13.15 PER HOUR
PLUS Mileage at 30p Per Mile
Job Duties:
As a Domiciliary Carer, you will work as part of a team to provide personal and domestic care to adults at risk including the frail, elderly and those with mental and physical health issues in their own homes.
Qualifications/ Experience:
Essential:
· A full valid driving licence and access to transport for work purposes.
· Good written and oral communication.
· Work as part of a team.
· Understanding of health and safety in the workplace. Able to promote and deliver personal care.
· Able to promote dignity and respect in care delivery.
· Carers must be flexible and able to cover additional hours when necessary.
Desirable:
· 6 months experience in formal care setting.
· NVQ level 2 in care or equivalent.
· NISCC registered or willing to undertake if successful.
· Knowledge of Domiciliary Care minimum standards.
Successful applicants must be willing to carry out Enhanced Access NI check. Having a criminal conviction will not necessarily prohibit you from working with Strabane & District Caring Services. This will depend on the information provided and obtained from disclosure certificate, as well as the position applied for.
Successful applicants will be required to register with NISCC by start date.
Deadline for Applications: 12pm on Tuesday 28th May 2024
You can also apply for this position directly through Strabane & District Caring Services' website: https://www.strabanedistrictcaring.com/job/domiciliary-care-worker
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.15 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 16 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence & access to a car for work purposes (required)
Work Location: In person