PCI Jobs – including Social Care roles

To provide care and support for residents within the Christian ethos and aims of the Council for Social Witness.

Essential:

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people within a residential setting
• Willing to undertake appropriate training as required
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post
• Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment)
• Be willing to work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the Home, including working additional hours if required
• Be committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Home
• Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment is a requirement of this position.

Hours: Full-time and part-time positions available

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Thursday 30 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

As a member of the management team, under the Home Manager, to assist in the effective and efficient management of the Home on a day-to-day basis, maintaining good standards of professional practice as required by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, while working within the Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness.

In the absence of the Home Manager (or Deputy Head), to exercise responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the Home and to relate to all callers including relatives and professionals.

Essential:

• Knowledge and experience of Care Planning
• A good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and their families
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and monitoring standards
• Knowledge of the role of the Regulation & Quality Improvement Authority
• A minimum of NVQ/QCF Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care and a willingness to work towards Level 3
• A willingness to work towards NVQ/QCF Assessors Award
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience, including attendance at statutory training in a care role in a residential home for older people
• Experience in ordering, receiving, administering and storage of medication
• Availability for flexible hours working, which may include hours beyond the normal shift pattern
• Willingness to maintain registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, by the Appointee, is a requirement of this position
• Must be willing to work within the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Thursday 30 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

As a member of the management team, under the Home Manager, to assist in the effective and efficient management of the Home on a day-to-day basis, maintaining good standards of professional practice as required by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, while working within the Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness.

 In the absence of the Home Manager (or Deputy Head), to exercise responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the Home and to relate to all callers including relatives and professionals.

Essential:

• Knowledge and experience of Care Planning
• A good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and their families
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and monitoring standards
• Knowledge of the role of the Regulation Quality & Improvement Authority
• A minimum of NVQ/QCF Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care and willingness to work towards Level 3
• A willingness to work towards NVQ/QCF Assessors Award
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience, including attendance at statutory training in a care role in a residential home for older people
• Experience in ordering, receiving, administering and storage of medication
• Availability for flexible hours working, which may include hours beyond the normal shift pattern
• Willingness to maintain registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, by the Appointee, is a requirement of this position
• Must be willing to work within the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland

Hours: Full-time and part-time positions available

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Thursday 30 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

To provide care and support for residents within the Christian ethos and aims of the Council for Social Witness.

Essential: 

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people
• Willing to undertake appropriate training as required
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post
• Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment)
• Be willing to work flexibly  to fulfil the requirements of the Home, including working additional hours if required
• Be committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Home
• Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council is a requirement of this position

Hours: 36 hours per week

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Tuesday 28 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

To contribute to the Christian ministry and mission of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland through the delivery of the duties outlined.

To be an active member of the General Assembly’s senior staff leadership team, contributing to the effective administration of its functions and assisting in the development of strategies and plans for the delivery of its agreed objectives in a manner in keeping with the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

To assist the Council for Social Witness to implement decisions of the General Assembly relevant to the Council and to carry forward its delegated responsibilities in a manner that is fully accountable to the General Assembly and engages with Presbyteries and congregations.

To assist the Council for Social Witness to deliver an effective social care service to the wider community in partnership with appropriate organisations, in the areas of Older People Services, Disability Services Child & Adult Safeguarding , Criminal Justice and Substance Abuse and other such services as agreed by the General Assembly.

To provide guidance and support to the General Assembly and its Councils, Presbyteries and congregations in relation to social care, social witness and related issues.

To provide the professional lead for the delivery of social care services by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

Essential:

• A professional social worker qualification registered with the relevant professional body without condition
• Knowledge and understanding of the current legal responsibilities and standards for the Health and Social Care sector
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of the relevant Regulatory Bodies – e.g. RQIA, NISCC, NMC, Access NI, HIQA
• Meets the requirements to be the Registered Provider with RQIA
• Knowledge of Safeguarding regulations and Health and Safety legislation relevant to the Care Sector
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (in particular Word, PowerPoint  and Outlook)
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a senior management position (e.g. above individual unit level management) in a health and social care setting
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience of managing a health and social care setting
• Experience of strategic planning and of business planning
• Experiencing of policy development
• Experience of contributing to public policy or of lobbying for change
• Experience of liaising with statutory bodies such as RQIA, HIQA, HSC Trusts and the police
• Experience of implementing Statutory Regulations and Standards in relation to Regulatory Bodies
• Experience of financial and budget management
• Experience of Quality Assurance Monitoring
• Must evidence an understanding of, and commitment to, working within the Christian ethos and doctrinal framework of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
• Evidence of personal Christian faith in practice and expression, normally demonstrated by active membership of a Christian congregation  (The essential nature of this post requires that the successful candidate be a Christian as provided for under excepted occupations in the Fair Employment Treatment (NI) Order 1998)
• Required to maintain registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body and adhere to relevant Codes of Practice
• Satisfactory Access NI check
• Available for irregular working hours, when necessary, on call duty, and travel throughout Ireland and on occasions beyond
• Access to appropriate transport for work purposes

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Friday 17 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

To assist the Cook and Assistant Cook in the preparation of nutritional meals to meet the needs of the residents, within the Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness.

Essential:

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working and residential environment.
• Willingness to be flexible and work additional hours to meet the requirements of the Home
• Committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Home

Hours: 20 hours per week  (including weekends)

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Thursday 30 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

To assist the Cook and Assistant Cook in the preparation of nutritional meals to meet the needs of the residents, within the Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness.

Essential:

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working and residential environment
• Willingness to be flexible and work additional hours to meet the requirements of the Home
• Committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Home

Hours: As and when required

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Thursday 30 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

To coordinate and participate in activities with residents and to assist with resident’s outings when required.

Essential:

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people in a residential/nursing situation
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working and residential/nursing home environment
• Experience of working with older people
• Willingness to work additional hours if required
• Committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Home

Hours: 24 hours per week worked across 4/5 days

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Tuesday 28 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

To provide domestic support services throughout the Home whilst ensuring required standards of health and safety and hygiene are maintained and within Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness.

Essential:

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment
• Willing to undertake appropriate training as required
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post
• Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment)
• Be willing to work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the Home, including working additional hours if required
• Committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Home

Hours: 

Post 1: 30 hours per week

Post 2: 20 hours per week

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Tuesday 28 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

The Care Assistant will carry out a high standard of care and assist to meet residents’ individual needs within a caring environment.

Essential:

• Willing to undertake relevant training e.g. induction training, or NVQ / QCF level 2 
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post
• Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment)
• Willing to work additional hours to fulfil the requirements of the Home
• Willing to work within the Christian ethos of the Home
• Willing to maintain registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council

Hours: As and when required 

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Tuesday 28 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

To be responsible, through management and staff leadership, for promoting and ensuring the highest standards of care, in compliance with statutory requirements to meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the residents with the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church In Ireland.

Essential:

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people or those with a learning disability within a residential setting
• Willing to undertake NVQ/QCF training
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by duties of the post
• Awareness of Health and Safety practices within a working environment
• Must be willing to work within the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
• Must be available for flexible working, including on call at night and week-ends as required
• Willingness to maintain registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body
• Must be willing to adhere to NISCC Codes of Practice or N.M.C. 
• Satisfactory Access NI check 
• Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment is a requirement of this position

Hours: 14 hours per week

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Tuesday 21 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

To plan and cook nutritional meals and bake to meet the needs of the residents, working within the Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness.

Essential:

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people or those with a disability
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a catering and residential environment
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience of catering outside a domestic setting
• Willingness to work additional hours to meet the requirements of the Home
• Committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Home

Hours: Minimum of 25 hours per week 

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Tuesday 21 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

To be responsible, through management and staff leadership, for promoting and ensuring the highest standards of care, in compliance with statutory requirements to meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the residents with the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

Essential:

• Knowledge and experience of Care Planning
• A good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and their families
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and monitoring standards
• Knowledge of the role of the Regulation Quality & Improvement Authority
• A minimum of NVQ/QCF Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care
• A willingness to work towards NVQ/QCF Assessors Award
• A minimum of 3 years’ recent experience in a care setting
• Experience of administering medication
• Committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
• Availability for flexible hours working, which may include hours beyond the normal shift pattern
• Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, by the Appointee is a requirement of this position

Hours: 35 hours per week

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Tuesday 21 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

As a member of the management team, under the Home Manager, to assist in the effective and efficient management of the Home on a day-to-day basis, maintaining good standards of professional practice as required by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, while working within the Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness.

In the absence of the Home Manager (or Deputy Head), to exercise responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the Home and to relate to all callers including relatives and professionals.

Essential:

• Knowledge and experience of Care Planning
• A good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and their families
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and monitoring standards
• Knowledge of the role of the Regulation Quality & Improvement Authority
• A minimum of NVQ/QCF Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care and willingness to work towards Level 3
• A willingness to work towards NVQ/QCF Assessors Award
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience, including attendance at statutory training in a care role in a residential home for older people
• Experience in ordering, receiving, administering and storage of medication
• Availability for flexible hours working (including weekends), which may include hours beyond the normal shift pattern
• Willingness to maintain registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, by the Appointee, is a requirement of this position
• Must be willing to work within the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland

Hours: 20 hours per week

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Tuesday 21 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

To provide cleaning and tidying services throughout the Home to the required standards and rules of the Home and within the Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness.

Essential:

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working and residential environment
• Willingness to work additional hours to meet the requirements of the Home
• Committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Home

Hours: 25 hours per week

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Tuesday 21 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

To provide care and support for residents within the Christian ethos and aims of the Council for Social Witness.

Essential:

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people within a residential setting
• Willing to undertake appropriate training as required
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post
• Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment)
• Be willing to work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the Home, including working additional hours if required
• Be committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Home
• Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment is a requirement of this position

Hours: Full-time / part-time, day / night duty and maternity leave cover posts available.

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Tuesday 21 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

To support the Council in the delivery of high standards of social care service across all Presbyterian Church in Ireland social care projects throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. 

To assist in the provision of an appropriate training programme for the Council for Social Witness.

Essential:

• A Social Work Qualification OR a Registered Nurse OR an allied Health    
• professional OR a level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults’ Residential Management)
• A knowledge of RQIA/NISCC/NMC standards and requirements  
• A Teaching or training qualification 
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a supervisory or managerial role in a health and social care setting
• Experience of line managing staff
• IT experience for word processing, presentations, emailing and use of internet
• Experience of work-related administration 
• Experience of working on own initiative and being innovative in work practices
• Committed to work within the Christian ethos of PCI
• Access to a car for work purposes for travel throughout Ireland
• Must be available for on call duties, evening and week-end work if required

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Wednesday 22 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

To provide care and support for residents within the Christian ethos and aims of the Council for Social Witness. 

Essential:

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people within a residential setting
• Willing to undertake appropriate training as required
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post
• Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment)
• Be willing to work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the Home, including working additional hours if required
• Be committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Home
• Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment is a requirement of this position

Hours: As and when required 

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Friday 24 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

To provide care and support for residents within the Christian ethos and aims of the Council for Social Witness. 

Essential:

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people within a residential setting
• Willing to undertake appropriate training as required
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post
• Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment)
• Be willing to work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the Home, including working additional hours if required
• Be committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Home
• Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment is a requirement of this position

Hours: Average of 24 hours minimum per week 

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Friday 24 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

To provide care and support for residents within the Christian ethos and aims of the Council for Social Witness. 

Essential:

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people within a residential setting
• Willing to undertake appropriate training as required
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post
• Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment)
• Be willing to work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the Home, including working additional hours if required
• Be committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Home
• Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment is a requirement of this position

Hours: 36 hours per week 

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Friday 24 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

To provide care and support for residents within the Christian ethos and aims of the Council for Social Witness.

Essential:

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people within a residential setting
• Willing to undertake appropriate training as required
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post
• Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment)
• Be willing to work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the Home, including working additional hours if required
• Be committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Home
• Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment is a requirement of this position

Hours: 24 hours per week

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Friday 24 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer 

To work within the Domestic and Laundry departments as and when required while also working within the Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness.

Essential:

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working and residential environment
• Willingness to work additional hours to meet the requirements of the Home
• Committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Home

Hours: 20 hours per week

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Friday 24 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

To assist the Cook to plan and cook nutritional meals (including baking) to meet the needs of the residents, within the Christian ethos and aims of the Council for Social Witness.

Essential:

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a catering and residential environment
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience of catering outside a domestic setting
• Willingness to work additional hours to meet the requirements of the Home
• Committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Home

Hours: As and when required

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Friday 24 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer

To provide an efficient laundry service to meet the needs of the Home and its residents, within the Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness.

Essential:

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of those with learning and physical disabilities
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working and residential environment.
• Willingness to work additional hours to meet the requirements of the Home
• Committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Home

Hours: 16 hours per week (morning shifts)

Application packs are available for download below or by email from
personnel@presbyterianireland.org 

Closing date is 4pm on Monday 27 September 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer