Senior Care Assistant (mat cover)- Trinity

Job Title:               Senior Care Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Location:               Trinity House, 15 Kilrea Road, Garvagh, BT51 5LP

Salary:                    £13.80 - £14.00 per hour

Hours:                    37.5 hours per week  Flexible – days/nights/twilight shifts (7pm – 11pm)

Responsible to:  Service Manager

CRITERIA

QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Experience of contributing to a care plan

• A good understanding of adults who require care

• A minimum of NVQ/QCF Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care and willingness to work towards Level 3.

• Appropriate IT skills to be able to use Microsoft Word, email, RQIA portal and electronic recording systems

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience caring for older people, people with disabilities or people with mental health needs.

• Willingness to achieve competency in administering medications, 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

• Must maintain registration on the relevant section on the Northern Ireland Social Care Council register

• Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland