Job Title

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant Nights Location:Lawnfield House, 5 King Street, Newcastle, BT33 0HDSalary:£13.80 per hour + £1.00 per hour enhancement for 2 yearsHours:2 x posts: 25 hours per weekResponsible to:Home ManagerMAIN FUNCTION OF JOB 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 Lawnfield 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 Lawnfield House is registered with the RQIA to provide residential respite care for up to 20 residents who may have a learning disability, a physical disability, a sensory impairment, or may be an older person.The Home operates a No Smoking Policy.CRITERIA QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGEExperience of contributing to a care planA good understanding of adults who require careA minimum of NVQ/QCF Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care and willingness to work towards Level 3Appropriate IT skills to be able to use Microsoft Word, email, RQIA portal, and electronic recording systemsRELEVANT EXPERIENCEA minimum of 2 years’ experience caring for older people, people with disabilities, or people with mental health needsWillingness to achieve competency in administering medications, which must be completed within 4 weeks of start dateSPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCESAvailability for flexible hours working (including weekends), which may include hours beyond the normal shift patternMust maintain registration on the relevant section on the Northern Ireland Social Care Council registerMust be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in IrelandAPPLICATION PROCESS To apply for this position, complete an application form and monitoring form, which are available for download or can be requested by email or phone.DEADLINE Closing date for receipt is 4 pm on Monday, 19th May 2025. The job may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this post.We are an equal opportunities employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr