Job Title: Senior Care Assistant ( £1000 Welcome Bonus) Location: Adelaide House, Belfast Salary: 13.03 per hour £1.00 per hour enhancement for 2 years Hours: Post 1 : 36 hours per week - 2 x 24 hour posts will also be considered Post 2: 12 hours per week Responsible to: Home Manager Main function: 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 Adelaide House. 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. Background information:Adelaide House is one of 6 homes for older people run by the Council for Social Witness (Older People Services) and is situated at 24 Adelaide Park, Belfast BT9 6FX. The Home accommodates 45 residents who have a variety of physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs and varying levels of dependency. CRITERIA Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Knowledge and experience of Care Planning A good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and their families Knowledge of Quality Assurance and monitoring standards Knowledge of the role of the Regulation Quality & Improvement Authority A 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 Award Relevant Experience Essential A minimum of 2 years experience caring for older people, people with disabilities or people with mental health needs. Medication competency or willingness to achieve this, which must be completed within 4 weeks of start date. Special Circumstances Essential Availability for flexible hours working (including weekends), which may include hours beyond the normal shift pattern Willingness to maintain registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, by the Appointee, is a requirement of this position Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland In order to apply for this position, you need to complete an application for and monitoring form which are available for download at socialcarejobsor can be requested by emailing or phoning. Closing date for receiptis 4pm on Monday 24th March 2025. Please note the job may close earlier if there are sufficient applications. Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this post. We are an equal opportunities employer Skills: Residential Care Elderly care Nursing home Elder Care Senior Care Assistant Senior Carer Benefits: Discount card Enhanced Annual Leave Free uniform and training Enhanced maternity leave and pension scheme Free Access NI and NISCC Registration Free Counselling for staff and household 18