Job Title: Care Assistant Location: Sunnyside House, 25 Riverwood Vale, Donaghadee Road,Bangor,BT20 4QE Salary Scale: £11.63 per hour (no NVQ) £11.69 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care £11.73 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care Hours: Days and Nights available (Full-time and Part-time) Responsible to: Home Manager MAIN FUNCTION OF JOB To provide care and support for residents within the Christian ethos and aims of Sunnyside House Background information:Sunnyside House is one of 6 homes for older people run by the Council for Social Witness (Older People Services) and is situated at 25 Riverwood Vale, High Donaghadee Road, Bangor. 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 Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people; Willing to undertake appropriate training as required; Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment; Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post; Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment). SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Be willing to work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the Home, including working additional hours if required Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment is a requirement of this position. In order to apply for this position, you need to complete an application for and monitoring form which are available for download at or can be requested by emailing or phoning. Closing date for receipt is 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: Care Assistant Carer Older People Services Benefits: Discount Card Enhanced annual leave Enhanced maternity pay and pension scheme Free Access NI and NISCC registration Free Uniform and training Free counselling for staff and 18 household