Work for us
Age NI is the charity supporting older people in Northern Ireland.
Each year we provide direct support to thousands of older people to help them love later life.
Here are just a few reasons why you should work for Age NI:
- We are accredited Gold Investors in People award holder
- We provide excellent employment opportunities
- We strive to continuously improve existing terms and conditions
- We value your Personal and Professional Development
- We want to see our employees achieve work life balance
- We look after your health and well-being
- We provide an excellent employment package including a competitive basic salary, sickness scheme, generous annual leave entitlements and non-contributory health scheme.
- We are committed to delivering our Culture and Values
Current Vacancies
Residential Care Worker - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract (to cover maternity leave)
Age NI is delighted to invite applications for the following 1 Year Fixed Term contract vacancy (to cover maternity leave) in Meadowbank Residential Care Home, Omagh. This exciting post provides an excellent opportunity for someone who possess the passion and commitment to work in a progressive organisation and help us achieve our vision – “thrive as we age.”
The main purpose of the role is to provide a flexible and individualistic personal care service to residents appropriate to their physical, emotional and social care needs on an as and when basis.
The main responsibilities of the role are:
- To carry out personal care tasks such as assisting residents with bathing, mobility needs, rising/retiring, toileting and feeding as determined by agreed individual care-plans
- To assist residents where possible to sustain maximum independence by encouraging them to work with you in the carrying out of domestic tasks such as bed making, tidying of bedrooms and meal-time tasks
- To administer medication to residents under the supervision of Management Staff
- To work with residents on an individual or group basis encouraging their participation in social, therapeutic and stimulating activities such as reminiscence work, reading, outings
- To maintain high standards of care in working with older people with dementia in order that they may achieve their optimum level of personal functioning
- To assist with the formulation and review of care plans, maintain written records and other information as required
- To undertake as required appropriate courses of training
- To work flexible hours on a seven-day rota basis which may include night service.
Applicants must meet the following essential criteria:
Proven paid experience of working with older people with dementia in a residential, community or hospital setting
NVQ II in Direct Care or equivalent [desirable]
Applicants will be subject to an enhanced Access NI disclosure www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice
Age NI reserve the right to enhance the essential criteria to facilitate shortlisting.
What Age NI can offer you:
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Hours: 40.5 hours (usually every other weekend off)
Week 1: Mon, Tues, Saturday and Sunday
Week 2: Monday (or Tues), Wed, Thur and Friday
Fixed Term Contract - 1 Year
Annual Leave: 21 days plus 12 Bank Holidays
Group Personal Pension (contributions on qualifying earnings: 5% employer and 3% employee)
Health Shield Cash Plan
Access to Benenden Health Care (for a small monthly fee)
For an applicant pack, please e-mail recruitment@ageni.org or telephone the People & Development team on 028 9024 5729 or apply on-line at www.ageni.org
Closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 24 September 2024 at 12 noon.
Age NI is committed to recruiting fairly. An application form enables us to assess applicants consistently against the criteria for the role and for that reason we cannot accept CVs.
Age NI is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone.
Casual Sales Assistants (Newtownards and Bangor)
Age NI is delighted to invite applications for the following exciting casual roles in both our shop premises in Newtownards and Bangor.
The post provides an opportunity for someone with passion and commitment to work in a progressive organisation.
Casual Sales Assistants, Newtownards 34-36 High Street, BT23 7HZ
Casual Sales Assistants, Bangor 14-16 Central Avenue, BT20 3AF
The main purpose of the casual sales role is to work under the supervision of the Shop Manager or Assistant Shop Manager in the fulfilment of tasks as required, the main responsibilities of this role are to:
- To greet customers entering the shop and assist shoppers to find the goods and products they are looking for
- Gift aid
- To accept/sort/price/store and/or display merchandise/ donations
- Being responsible for processing payments
- To keep the store tidy and clean
- To open/close shop, as required
- To undertake appropriate training, as required
- To work flexible hours on a rota basis which will include Saturday as required
- Any other duties that may be required by the Shop Manager.
Applicants must have:
- Experience of cash handling
- Excellent interpersonal skills
It is desirable that the post-holder has experience within the retail sector.
What we can offer you:
Salary Scale £11.44 per hour
Hours: as and when required. Our casual staff cover annual leave and other absence – no guaranteed hours every week
As an accredited Investors in People Gold Standard Employer, Age NI provides excellent opportunities for growth and development via training
The chance to make a difference in your local community
Age NI reserves the right to enhance the essential criteria to facilitate shortlisting.
For an applicant pack, please e-mail recruitment@ageni.org, apply on-line at www.ageni.org or telephone the People and Development Team on 028 9024 5729.
The closing date for completed applications is 12pm Friday 20th September 2024
Age NI is committed to recruiting fairly. An application form enables us to compare applicants and for that reason we cannot accept CVs.
Age NI is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone.
Volunteering Opportunities
Our volunteering opportunities enable you to get involved and help support our vital work. Sparing just a couple of hours could make a real difference!
Shared Lives Carer
Shared Lives is based around carers sharing their home, family and community life with an older person who needs support. It helps older people to stay as independent as they can, for as long as possible.