Care Assistant - Aaron House

Job Title:                Care Assistant

Location:                Aaron House, 40 Rosneath Gardens, Ballyoran, Dundonald

Salary Scale:           £11.89 per hour

Hours:                     Full and part time hours available (Days or Nights)

Responsible to:    The Home Manager

MAIN FUNCTION OF JOB

The Care Assistant will carry out a high standard of care and assist to meet residents’ individual needs within a caring environment.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Aaron House is a Residential Care Home for 16 individuals with learning disabilities.

CRITERIA

QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment
• Willing to undertake relevant training e.g. induction training, or NVQ / QCF level 2
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post
• Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment).

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

    Essential

• Willing to work additional hours to fulfil the requirements of the Home
• Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
• Willing to maintain registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council