Lead Care Professional - Newtownards

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Lead Care Professional – Newtownards, Northern Ireland. Full Time - Permanent 30 to 36-hour Contract £14 per hour Looking for a new role that will help you achieve your 2025 financial goals all while making a real difference? Regardless of your working background, becoming a care professional offers a rewarding way to earn income while positively impacting lives. With a hours that fit your lifestyle, it’s the ideal way to start the new year with a role that works for you. Apply today and take the next step toward this exciting opportunity! Availability: 3-4 days availability between Monday and Friday Every other weekend availability 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 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 Your Role as a Lead Care Professional: Deliver and uphold the highest standards of care. Ensure clients receive person-centred, high-quality services. Act as a mentor to Care Professionals, providing field-based support and guidance. Help improve care quality, ensuring our team is well-equipped and confident in their roles. What We’re Looking For: Previous paid experience in a care role, ideally with leadership responsibilities. A passion for supporting others and maintaining high standards of care. Strong communication and leadership skills. A proactive and compassionate approach to care. As a Lead Community 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: Competitive Hourly Rate: £14 per hour Guaranteed Income: 30 - 36 guaranteed hours per week 90 minutes total break per day Double Time Paid on Bank Holidays: Enjoy generous double-time payments on bank holidays, so you can celebrate while earning more. Paid travelling time at £14 per hour Mileage to be claimed from HMRC 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! Essential Criteria: Must be able to work a minimum of 30 hours per week and be available every other weekend. Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car, with business insurance. Minimum of 1 year paid care experience in the UK. Administration experience is desirable. Flexibility with a strong emphasis on providing exceptional quality of care. Ability to coach and mentor care professionals Additional Information If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we’d love to hear from you! We welcome applications from all sections of the community, as we strive to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Unfortunately, sponsorship opportunities are not available. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. This role is subject to an enhanced AccessNI disclosure. Benefits: No uniforms Company events Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Work Location: Office and in clients’ home. 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 and enables us to provide personalised support.