City and County Healthcare Group Ltd
Care Assistant
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Care Assistant - Downpatrick (Northern Ireland)
Location
Downpatrick, Northern Ireland
Pay & Allowances
- £12.71 per hour
- 25p per mile fuel allowance for work-related travel
Working Hours
- Full-time or part-time availability
- Evenings and weekends
Requirements
Must hold:
- A full UK driving licence
- Access to your own vehicle
Experience:
- No prior care experience required
Competency-based requirements: We’re looking for individuals with:
- Naturally caring and compassionate qualities
- Reliable and committed attitude
- A willingness to learn and grow with full training and support
About the Role
At Quality Care Services, part of CCH, the Care Assistant role is as varied as it is rewarding.
You’ll help people live more independently within their own homes, providing essential support that making a real and life-changing difference.
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Key Responsibilities
Your daily duties will include:
- Supporting individuals to remain independent in their homes
- Providing companionship and reassurance
- Assisting with medication, mobility, and mealtimes
- Personal care, delivered with dignity and respect
- Joining a trusted, close-knit local team and being supported by colleagues who matter
No experience? No problem. Whether you’re starting your first job in care or bringing relevant experience, what matters most is your compassion and dedication.
Why Work With CCH?
About CCH
CCH is a bold movement in care, where every one of our 14,000 colleagues works across 32 different care companies to make sure no one in need is forgotten or left behind.
Our mission: to be the best place to work in care.
What Makes Us Stand Out?
Career Progression:
- Internal promotions—like our 5,243 referrals from colleagues in 2024 alone!
- Every Operational Director started as a care professional—your career could go further than you think.
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Training & Support:
- Full training and paid induction are included, even if you have no prior experience.
- Family-friendly policies—we offer support for life’s important moments.
National Opportunities:
- Relocate within CCH and continue your career on a larger scale.
Perks & Benefits:
- Blue Light Card for travel discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- RAF scheme
- Flexibility to choose work patterns that suit your lifestyle
Here’s What Organisations Say About CCH:
“Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything.”
CCH’s dedication to excellent care and growth within their teams was central to turning our lives around.
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