Night Care Assistant

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:

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• Job Role: Night Care Assistant
• Location: The Karuna Home, 3-5 Minorca Dr, Carrickfergus BT38 8WP
• Salary: £12.60 per hour
• Hours: 20 hours per week (Night shifts 10 pm‑8 am weekdays and weekends)
• Contract: Permanent
• Flexibility: Care Assistants must be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis.

The Karuna Home provides residential care for up to ten adults who have Learning Disabilities and associated conditions aged 18 or over. Karuna aims to provide a high standard accommodation and care for our residents in purpose‑built accommodation. Karuna is located in Carrickfergus town centre close to local amenities.

The role of Care Assistant requires a team approach at all times with effective working relationships for the benefit of the service user. This includes:

• Assisting residents with activities of daily living and facilitating inclusion of service users in a broad range of activities.
• Supporting service users with identified personal care and support needs.

Care Assistants are required to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis.

• Annual Leave 5.6 weeks pro‑rata (incl. statutory days), increasing to 6.6 weeks after 5 years and 7 weeks after 10 years.
• Paid breaks.
• Free car parking, tea and coffee.
• Paid annual NISCC registration fees.
• Investor in People accredited organisation with commitment to development of employees through paid training and learning opportunities, including QCF Level 3.
• Enhanced rate of pay for working on statutory days.
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme, 5 % employee contribution and 4 % employer contribution.
• Occupational Sick Pay (2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay after 6 months).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support.
• Health Cashback Scheme.
• Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers.

• A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities).
• Effective verbal and written communication, including numeracy skills.
• Interest in working with people in a care environment.
• Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.

Closing Date:
Monday, 26th January 2026 at 10:00 am

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

Please note - The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship.

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