Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant

Join Connected Health Group Limited as a Senior Care Assistant across the Southern Trust. In this role you will provide high‑quality care and support to service users, ensuring their wellbeing and comfort. With your healthcare experience and commitment to excellence, you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

• Hour‑by‑hour rate:
  Monday‑Friday £13.50
• Enhanced weekend rate (Saturday & Sunday): £14.50
• Sign‑on bonus: £500
• Employee recognition – Employee of the Month, Quarter and Year awards
• Refer a Friend – earn £200 for successful referrals
• Career progression & education opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing package
• Local business benefits

• Communication skills:
  Good standard of English, both spoken and written
• Driver’s licence:
  Must be a driver with your own car and appropriate insurance for business purposes
• At least 6 months experience in a formal care setting

• NVQ level 2 in care or equivalent
• NVQ level 3 in care or equivalent
• NVQ level 4 in care or equivalent
• NVQ level 5 in care or equivalent
• NISCC registered or willing to undertake if successful

• Demonstrate empathy, understanding and a caring attitude
• Provide a high quality standard of care to all clients
• Responsible for click‑over of care runs
• Monitor calls and manage on‑call phone coverage during weekends as required
• Shadow and complete 12‑week induction for all new staff in the designated area, ensuring all documentation is submitted to the Area Manager by deadlines
• Report staff or client concerns, grievances and complaints to the Area Manager
• Ensure all care staff have protective items (aprons and gloves) as required
• Co‑responsible with the Area Manager for monthly review and maintenance of client care folders, ensuring completeness and high standards
• Carry out client risk assessments and report promptly to the Area Manager
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Company Handbook
• Comply with company policies and procedures contained in Connected Health Policies and Procedures Manuals and the Company Handbook
• Provide emergency cover and participate in training and further development as required
• Perform any other reasonable duties requested by Management

At Connected Health, we transform the way homecare is delivered across Northern Ireland and Ireland. Our mission is to attract, recruit and develop the finest homecare team, driving transformation within the sector.

Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, fostering good relations, and respecting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from all communities.

Successful candidates will be subject to background checks, including satisfactory references and an enhanced police check.