Care Assistant

Do you have a passion for helping others and a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of older residents?

Weavers House is a modern, purpose built care home situated in Cookstown, overlooking the beautiful Sperrin Mountains. This light and spacious setting provides professional, person‑centred care for older people, including those living with dementia. Our accommodation offers a safe and homely environment, where up to 65 residents each receive kind and compassionate attention around the clock. The professional team at Weavers House are highly‑trained to respectfully and effectively meet the needs and wishes of every individual residing with us.

Our whole team approach to wellbeing means that everybody feels part of our lovely, welcoming community. All our private bedrooms are fully‑furnished, with the benefit of en‑suite facilities. Residents are very welcome to bring their own home accessories and furniture, to personalise their space and make it their home. Our homes are designed to enable residents to be as independent as possible, with the assistance of 24 hour care on hand.

We truly listen to our residents individual needs and wishes and follow their bespoke care plans, providing care with the utmost dignity and respect, for a happy and fulfilled later life.

As a Care Assistant with Kathryn Homes, you'll join a dedicated team united by a profound desire to positively impact the lives of our residents. We're seeking Care Assistants who are wholeheartedly devoted to supporting our residents in embracing life to the fullest, promoting independence within a kind and compassionate setting. At Kathryn Homes, our residents and Care Assistants engage in daily moments filled with joy, laughter, and purposeful activities that bring meaning to their lives.

Your commitment to enhancing the well‑being and happiness of those in our care is truly valued and appreciated. Together, we create a warm and welcoming environment where every moment counts.

We do not require our Care Assistants to have experience although it is beneficial. We are seeking individuals whose empathy and warm‑hearted approach stand out. Successful Care Assistants will have a positive, can‑do attitude and excellent communication skills. Each day will bring something new, making for a diverse yet incredibly rewarding role.

At Kathryn Homes, we are passionate about providing professional, person‑centred, residential and nursing care to older people in Northern Ireland, including those living with dementia. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents. At Kathryn Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e‑training programmes at all levels.

This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents. As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A good standard of oral and written English.
• A non‑judgemental approach to others.
• Excellent communication skills with the compassion required to deliver high‑quality care to our residents.
• Respectful to not only residents but the values and beliefs of other team members.

• Educated to QCF/ NVQ Level 2 is desirable, but not essential.
• Previous experience in Health and Social Care preferred, although not essential as full training will be provided.

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable…