Employer: Harley Jai Care
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: 28 February 2025
Job Overview
Harley Jai Care is looking for compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to support individuals in their homes, ensuring they receive high-quality, person-centered care. This role is ideal for those who genuinely enjoy helping others and wish to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives.
Key Responsibilities
- Personal Care: Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support, ensuring their dignity and comfort at all times.
Health Monitoring & Medication Support: Regularly monitor clients’ health conditions, assist with medication administration, and ensure adherence to prescribed schedules.
Meal Preparation & Nutrition: Plan and prepare nutritious meals that meet the dietary needs and preferences of clients.
Companionship & Emotional Support: Engage in meaningful conversations and activities with clients to promote mental and emotional well-being.
Safety & Well-being: Maintain a safe and secure environment, adhere to infection control and health safety protocols, and report any hazards or concerns.
Care Coordination: Assist in the development and review of care plans, and communicate with healthcare professionals and family members.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate documentation of care provided, health observations, and medication records.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with a permanent contract.
- Purposeful work with high job satisfaction.
- Comprehensive paid training and support for NVQ qualifications.
- Fully funded enhanced DBS check (background verification).
- Company pension scheme.
- Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates.
Qualifications & Training
Essential:
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
- Willingness to complete an intensive four-week training program with theoretical and practical assessments.
- Understanding of care standards and regulations.
Desirable:
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work toward it).
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- A positive attitude towards person-centered care for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
- Understanding of services available for individuals with disabilities.
- Experience in a busy care environment, including personal care, manual handling, and daily support.
- Ability to maintain accurate records of care activities and client health status.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in home care, residential care, or hospital settings.
Personal Attributes
- A caring, compassionate, and respectful nature.
- Strong commitment to improving quality of life for clients.
- Respect for confidentiality and privacy.
- Reliable and punctual with good time management skills.
- A team player who supports colleagues and promotes a positive work environment.
- Physically fit to assist with mobility support and occasional lifting.
Additional Requirements
Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check required.
Full training and development opportunities provided.
Visa Sponsorship
Harley Jai Care welcomes applications from international candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa.
Important: Candidates applying for UK work visas may need to provide criminal record certificates for any country where they lived for 12+ months in the past 10 years.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications before 28 February 2025 via the Harley Jai Care website or relevant job portals.
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