Care Assistant Nights -Aaron

Job Title:              Care Assistant

Location:              Aaron House, 40 Rosneath Gardens, Ballyoran, Dundonald

Salary Scale:        £12.60 per hour (no NVQ)

                               £12.66 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

                               £12.70 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Hours:                   33 hours (Night Duty)

Responsible to:    Service Manager

CRITERIA

QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment
• Willing to undertake relevant training e.g. induction training, or NVQ / QCF level 2
• 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

• Willing to work additional hours to fulfil the requirements of the Home
• Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
• Willing to maintain registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council