Health Care Assistant £250 Joining Bonus

Health Care Assistant (£250 Joining Bonus)

MacKillop Family Services – part of Anns Care Homes, a family‑run care home provider established in 1994, specialises in delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care to residents across Northern Ireland.

Role Overview

This role is a Health Care Assistant at Ashgrove Care Home. Working on a rotation of day and night duty, the position offers a £250 joining bonus.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level care to residents, supporting with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing and all aspects of daily living as per individual needs.
• Observe and record care‑planning needs, completing daily records in line with company policy and procedure.
• Follow competency‑based training and, under the supervision of the Unit/Home Manager, manage medication: store correctly, administer under policy and professional guidelines, and coordinate supplies with the pharmacy.
• Ensure audits are completed, and report and record any discrepancies in line with the facility medicine policy.
• Utilise aids to support residents with limited mobility or physical difficulties.
• Monitor and report on the condition of palliative care/end‑of‑life residents.
• Promote the rights, dignity, privacy, respect and choice of every resident when providing care.
• Support and encourage residents to maintain independence in all aspects of daily living.

Essential Criteria

• GCSE Maths and English.
• Basic IT skills.
• Previous experience in a health‑care role (essential).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Will be required to be signed off as competent during induction training.
• Availability for a flexible shift pattern, including one‑to‑one support, evenings and weekends.
• Completion of a minimum 60% score in Level 2 of the Deprivation of Liberty module.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Benefits

• A friendly dedicated team.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Free uniform.
• Four‑weekly pay.
• Holiday pay.
• Paid NI check.
• Free practical and online training.
• Immediate interviews offered.
• Flexible working hours to suit personal lifestyle.

To find out more, call our recruitment team on 02838853818 or email your CV to recruitment@mackillopfamilyservices.com. Please note there are no sponsorship opportunities for this role.

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage.

Anns Care Homes are an Equal Opportunities Employer.