Area Service Manager wanted in Enniskillen

Posted on 14th January 2021

Job description NWCare are recruiting for an Area Service Manager in our Enniskillen Branch. To officially apply and to learn more – please go to: https://www.nwcare.co.uk/job/490 Closing Date: 27th Jan 2021 JOB SUMMARY – To organise and supervise the delivery of home care support services to Service Users in their own homes – To work […]

ARRANGEMENTS FOR BOOKING YOUR COVID-19 VACCINE

Posted on 13th January 2021

LINK: https://vaccinations.covid-19.hscni.net/ All information on the Vaccine is available on the Public Health Agency Website. Some other points:  Wear suitable clothes – the Vaccine will be given in your arm  If an individual has access to their health and care record number, bring it to the appointment  Each individual will be expected […]

Community Care Jobs in Fermanagh

Posted on 29th December 2020

NWCare is seeking new and existing health and social care staff to join our complement of excellent colleagues across Fermanagh. No qualifications or experience is necessary as full training will be provided by NW Care in their in-house training academy. We have a great opportunity for you to move into health and social care Jobs […]

Santa lookalike care worker delivers festive cheer on home visits

Posted on 24th December 2020

NWCare worker Robert Hillerby has a December sideline as Father Christmas. https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/belfast-santa-lookalike-care-worker-19505844 Robert Hillerby’s day job is as a community care worker in Belfast, providing support to a range of older and vulnerable people in their own homes. But in December every year the 34-year-old transforms into his Kris Kringle alter ego to entertain children […]

How to wear a #PPE Mask safely

Posted on 21st December 2020

There is still too many people out in the community not wearing a mask or not wearing it properly. Please refresh yourself with information below and share it, and also….please dispose of your masks and PPE safely in a bin Wearing a mask helps to protect the vulnerable and health and social care workers.

COVID-19 vaccination programme – Update

Posted on 17th December 2020

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advice on prioritisation of the vaccine. The first priorities for any COVID-19 vaccination programme should be the prevention of COVID-19 mortality and the protection of health and social care staff and systems. Secondary priorities could include vaccination of those at increased risk of hospitalisation and at increased […]

Staying warm in winter

Posted on 15th December 2020

Please follow this guidance from #NIDirectIt’s important to stay protected against a drop in temperature as cold weather can affect your body’s ability to fight off viruses and infections. By keeping warm, you can help yourself stay well this winter.Those more at risk of illness in winterYou’re at greater risk of illness in cold weather […]

Managing Anxiety Around Coronavirus

Posted on 11th December 2020

Other people are feeling the same as you so seek support and talk about how you feel. Speak to your manager if you feel overwhelmed. Guidance information can be found below or via the link. Link – http://www.nwcare.co.uk/app/uploads/sites/2/2020/12/TakingCareOfYouLeaflet-1.pdf TWIST West Online wellbeing support tools including a guided self-assessment, self-help advice, intervention tools and a wellbeing […]

Say hello to Shauna from Fintona, County Tyrone.

Posted on 30th November 2020

A new wave of care is emerging in communities everywhere…and NWCare is extremely proud to introduce more…Say hello to Shauna from Fintona, County Tyrone. At 20 years of age…she has chosen to make a difference…she has chosen to care Why Health and Social Care? “It was always on the cards that I would do something […]