Care Assistant Nights - Sunnyside

Job Title:             Care Assistant (Night Duty)

Location:             Sunnyside House, 25 Riverwood Vale, Donaghadee Road, Bangor, BT20 4QE   

Salary Scale:         £12.40 per hour (no NVQ)

                                £12.46 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

                                £12.50 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Hours:                    37 hours & 24.66 hours

Responsible to:   Service Manager

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

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.