Bank Care Assistant

Bank Care Assistant

Job summary

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:

Ref:  26-156-BCA-K-WEB
Job Role:  Bank Care Assistant
Location: The Karuna Home 3-5 Minorca Dr, Carrickfergus BT38 8WP
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Hours: Bank, Casual as and when required  (Shifts including, weekends and Bank Holidays)

Bank Care Assistants are required to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis.

The Service

The Karuna Home provides residential care for up to ten adults who have Learning Disabilities and associated conditions aged 18 or over. Karuna aims to provide high standard accommodation and care for our residents in a purpose-built accommodation. Karuna is located in Carrickfergus town centre close to local amenities.

The Role

The role of Bank Care Assistant requires a team approach at all times with effective working relationships for the benefit of the service user. This includes:

• To assist residents with activities of daily living and facilitate inclusion of service users in a broad range of activities.
• To support service users with identified personal care and support needs.
• Bank Care Assistants are required to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis.

Benefits

• Annual leave based on 5.6 weeks (inclusive of public and statutory holidays), based on accrual, paid in arrears per quarter.
• Auto enrolment in Benefits
• to pension scheme, if applicable.
• Statutory Sick Pay, if applicable.
• Investor in People accredited organisation with a commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities.
• Free parking and tea & coffee available.

Please note – The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship

Essential Criteria

1. A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities).
2. Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills.
3. Interest in working with people in a care environment.
4. Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.

For further information and to submit your application, click the apply icon.

Closing Date: Monday, 17th August 2026 @ 10:00 am

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.