Care Professional - Students: Belfast, Carryduff, Ballynahinch, Lisburn, Saintfield, Downpatric[...]

Care Professional - Students: Belfast, Carryduff, Ballynahinch, Lisburn, Saintfield, Downpatrick, Comber, Newcastle, Newtownards, Bangor, Dundonald and Hollywood

• Part-time

Company Description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non‑medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award‑winning training and an excellent reputation, we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust which enable us to provide personalised care and support.

Job Description

Care Professional – Northern Ireland, UK.

Areas:

Belfast, Carryduff, Ballynahinch, Lisburn, Saintfield, Downpatrick, Comber, Newcastle, Newtownards, Bangor, Dundonald and Hollywood

• Part‑time and Full‑time with guaranteed hours.
• Rates from £12.80 - £13.30/hour

Are you a student looking for a role that will help you build your career in Health & Social Care? Regardless of your background, becoming a care professional offers a rewarding way to earn extra income while positively impacting lives.

With hours that fit your lifestyle, it’s the ideal way to start the new year with a part‑time role that works for you. Apply today and take the next step toward this exciting opportunity!

Shifts Available:

• Weekend shifts – Morning and evening shifts
• Monday to Friday – Evening shifts

About Us:

Home Instead Down & Lisburn is committed to delivering outstanding home care services designed to meet the unique needs of each individual. With warm and thoughtful care, we help our clients live their best lives.

We prioritise quality care with a minimum of one‑hour visit time, allowing our Care Professionals to focus on the overall health and well‑being of every client without feeling rushed. To foster lasting relationships, we match Care Professionals with clients based on shared personalities and interests, facilitating the building of rapport.

What Makes Us Different:

• Work on Your Terms: Enjoy a work arrangement that allows you to fit work around your lifestyle—whether you're a student, parent, employed full‑time, or pursuing other interests. Plus, earn extra income on weekends while maintaining a great work‑life balance.
• Structure and Routine: Establish a fulfilling routine, keeping you engaged and focused while making a meaningful impact in someone’s life.
• Social Interaction: Don’t miss out on the chance to meet new people and build social interactions.
• Skill Development: Acquire new skills or enhance existing ones, such as communication, empathy, and time management – valuable assets for any career path.
• Career Exploration: Explore a rewarding industry, gaining insight and experience without needing to commit to full‑time employment immediately.
• Opportunities for Growth: Start part‑time and transition to full‑time if you find your passion in this role. We offer ongoing training and development, including the opportunity to earn a Level 2/3 Health & Social Care qualification.
• Job Security: Benefit from having an additional source of income, providing stability and a safety net for unexpected changes.
• Higher Earning Potential: Get a chance to pick up extra shifts, especially during weekends or bank holidays.
• Community Impact: Be part of a role that truly makes a difference, bringing care, comfort, and companionship to those who need it most!

Job Description – Key Responsibilities

In this rewarding role, you’ll provide compassionate support to our elderly clients during both their morning and evening routines, ensuring they feel comfortable, cared for, and supported throughout their day.

You’ll be assisting with:

Morning routines: Helping clients start their day with confidence, offering support with personal care, preparing breakfast, and organising their day ahead.

Evening routines: Ensuring clients settle in comfortably, assisting with light housekeeping, preparing meals, prompting bedtime medication, supporting with personal care such as washing or changing, and helping them get ready for a peaceful night.

Beyond the essentials, your role might include:

• Running errands or doing quick grocery trips.
• Providing sensitive dementia care with patience and empathy.
• Offering vital emotional support and companionship.
• Accompanying clients to appointments or social outings to help them stay active and engaged.

As a care assistant, you’ll be at the heart of someone’s life, making each day feel brighter and more manageable. Whether it’s starting their day on the right foot or ensuring a relaxing end to it, you’ll make a meaningful difference in a client’s life every single day.

What You Can Look Forward To:

• Work life balance– work around your lifestyle
• Competitive Hourly Rate: £12.80 – £13.30 per hour
• Guaranteed Income: Average Working hours contract from 15 hours to 30 hours
• Double Time Paid on Bank Holidays: Enjoy generous double‑time payments on bank holidays, so you can celebrate while earning more.
• Your mileage between clients will be at 45p per mile to cover fuel costs.
• Blue Light Card: Access fantastic discounts at your favourite shops—perfect for you and your family.
• Comprehensive Training Programme: We offer a mix of both in‑person and cloud‑based training courses to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your role. Bonus: all trainings will be paid!
• Other Benefits: Paid holidays (20 days pro‑rata), guaranteed income contract (T&Cs apply), regular recognition bonuses, career progression, and many more.
• Job satisfaction: This is a role like no other. We wear many hats, and the most priceless compensation is the smile that you get from a person in need of care. Guaranteed to soften hearts!

Qualifications

• Must be able to work at least 15 hours per week and be available every other weekend.
• Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car, with business insurance.
• Experience in care isn’t necessary; we’ll provide full training and support to help you get started.
• This role requires that the applicant has the right to work in the UK. We are not sponsoring work visas currently.
• We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to Access NI enhanced disclosure.

Additional Information

We are looking for kind and compassionate people like you to join our Home Instead family. Whether you have direct experience in care, personally or professionally, or are just starting out – we offer industry leading training to all our carers to help you help others.

This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to Access NI enhanced disclosure.

Apply directly or call our recruiter Tim on or for an informal chat. CV is not required.

Take the leap and apply today—your new journey begins here!

Job Type: Full Time and Part-time

Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• On‑site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Morning or evening shift
• Minimum alternating weekend availability

Work Location: On the road-community based.

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