Community Care Worker
Are you looking for a rewarding role in care where your work is valued?
Join our Community Care team. Clients are at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in you as a carer, as you are the backbone of our community services. We invest heavily in providing you with quality training and continuing support.
To apply, please complete the full application form
Why join us?
If you become a Community Care Worker for Optimum Care, here is what you get in return:
- Excellent pay rates – £13.20 – £14.70ph
- £300 Joining Bonus (paid after 3 months in your role)
- Highest Bank Holiday rates – up to £26.40ph
- Market-leading training – our staff comment on how they feel most equipped to do their job after receiving our specialised training
- Permanent contract with guaranteed hours (No zero-hour contracts)
- No upfront cost for your Access NI
- Eligible to apply for a Blue Light Discount card
- Free uniform
- Refer a Caring Friend scheme – £200 bonus
- Quick turnaround for interview and induction
- Career progression & further education opportunities
- Daily support from the office team
What you’ll be doing:
- Assist with personal washing, showering, bathing/bed bathing, dressing/undressing.
- Provide refreshments and light snacks.
- Promptly administer medication.
- Assist with practical support such as light cleaning, fire lighting, and shopping, dish-washing, laundry, cleaning and maintaining spectacles, false teeth and hearing aids.
- Assist the client to move safely, which may require the use of moving and handling aids such as. hoists and slide sheets.
- Provide a care sitting service to give respite to other carers, such as family members.
- Encourage and promote client independence and choice, and uphold client rights and dignity.
Do you meet the Essential Criteria?
- Having a desire to care for vulnerable adults in their home
- Full driving licence
- Access to a car & car insurance in connection with business
- Access to own mobile phone
Shift Patterns:
Day Shift: 7 am – 6 pm
Evening Shift: 6 pm – 11 pm
To provide adequate care for our clients, you should be available to complete a full shift.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Please note: Applicants within the last 6 months need not reapply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Work Location: On the road
