Bank Care Assistant

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

-011-BCA-K-WEB

Job Role:

Bank Care Assistant

Location:

The Karuna Home, 3-5 Minorca Dr, Carrickfergus, BT38 8WP

Salary: £12.60 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 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 of Bank Care Assistant requires a team approach at all times with effective working relationships for the benefit of the service user. This includes:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living and facilitate inclusion of service users in a broad range of activities.
• 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.

• Annual leave based on 5.6 weeks (inclusive of public and statutory holidays), based on accrual, paid in arrears per quarter.
• Auto enrolment into 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.

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

Closing Date:
Monday, 26th January 2026 at 10:00 am

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

Please note - The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship

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