Healthcare Assistant – F/T Days

Access to Employee Mental Health Support Line

Paid training and induction

Free on-site parking

Free Uniform

Company Pension

Eligible to apply for a Blue Light discount card

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Closing Date: Tuesday 5th August 2025The Company reserves the right to close the job early.

We are looking for 2 X Full Time Healthcare Assistant to join our Burleigh Hill House Team. The contract is for 3 days per week, 3 x 12 hour day shifts per week allocated between Monday to Sunday.

Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Duties

• Personal Care Assist with all daily living activities, for example, washing, dressing, toileting/incontinence and assisting with mealtimes.
• Laundry Washing, drying and ironing duties
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Complete all paperwork accurately.
• Communicate regularly with the line manager.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as laid down by the company.
• Obtain NISCC registration before employment and maintain during employment
• Adhere to the NISCC Codes of Practice
• Adhere to all Health and Safety guidelines.
• Ensure the confidentiality of residents, colleagues and the company at all times.
• Work as part of a team.
• Provide a quality service at all times.
• No experience necessary
• Experience working within a Nursing Home or similar environment.
• Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)

About Burleigh Hill House

Burleigh Hill House joined MD Healthcare in 2016. Situated in historic Carrickfergus, the purpose-built home has been established for over 20 years and offers both Nursing and Residential care. There are beautiful dayrooms, dining rooms and quiet areas around the home for residents along with a beautiful summer house in the garden.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The company operate a no smoking policy.

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If you think this role would be for you, please fill in the application form below.

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-Access NI: Should you be successful in obtainning a position with the company any offer will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check and employment may not commence until the disclosure has been received. You will be required to complete an application for an Enhanced Access NI check if you are invited to interview. All information provided will be kept in the strictest confidence and only be used for the purposes of assessing your suitability for the post you have applied.

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Please note: We reserve the right not to shortlist due to an incomplete application form.

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The company has a policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, which is available on request.

Access NI have a written Code of Practice which can be downloaded from www.dojni.gov.uk/index/accessni/support/code-of-practice.htm

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