Community Care Worker | East Belfast

Community Care Assistant – East Belfast

Join Optimum Care as a Community Care Assistant. You will support clients in their own homes, providing personal care, medication support and practical assistance. This is a full‑time, permanent role with guaranteed hours and a competitive pay rate of £13.83 per hour.

Key Details

• Location: East Belfast
• Job type: Full‑time, Permanent
• Pay: £13.83 per hour
• Annual leave: 5.6 weeks pro‑rata
• Shift options: Days (7am – 6pm) and/or evenings (6pm – 11pm); you select how many shifts each week

Benefits

• £500 Joining Bonus*
• Highest Bank Holiday Rate – up to £27.66 per hour
• Paid Mileage (30p)
• Market‑leading training
• Free uniform
• Company pension
• Guaranteed contracted hours (no zero hours)
• No upfront Enhanced Access NI cost
• Eligible to apply for a Blue Light Discount Card
• Refer a Caring Friend – £200 bonus
• Access to Employee Mental Health Support Line
• Career progression opportunities (Community & Office‑Based)
• Further education opportunities
• Daily support from office team

Essential Criteria

• Full driver’s licence with access to a car and car insurance for business use
• Desire to care for people in their own homes
• A mobile phone

Your Role

• Provide personal care in clients’ homes (washing, dressing/undressing)
• Prepare snacks and refreshments
• Prompt or administer medication
• Use approved equipment (hoists, slide sheets) for safe assistance
• Offer practical support (light cleaning, shopping, laundry)
• Promote clients’ independence, choice, rights and dignity

Shift Patterns

• Day Shift: 7am – 6pm
• Evening Shift: 6pm – 11pm
• Available for weekday and weekend shifts – you must be able to work full shifts

Application

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early. Apply now before Friday 31st July 2026.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check will be required.

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