"A supportive team, great training, and a rewarding place to work. I'd highly recommend Optimum Care Group."
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Optimum Care Group
- Great pay £12.81 per hour
- Enhanced bank holiday rate
- Access to Employee Mental Health Support Line
Overview
We are looking for Full Time Healthcare Assistant to join our Burleigh Hill Team on a temporary contract covering maternity leave. The contract is for 3 days per week, 3 x 12 hour day shifts per week (working between the hours of 8am and 8pm) allocated between Monday to Sunday. This temporary contract will run for 10 months from 1/11/2026 to 5/9/2027
Sponsorship is not available for this role.
No experience necessary
- Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
- Experience within a paid Nursing Home or similar environment to include personal care experience
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The Company operates a No Smoking policy.
All offers of employment made by Optimum Care Group are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of our pre-employment checks. These checks may include verification of the information provided within your application, satisfactory employment references, an Enhanced AccessNI disclosure, identity and right to work checks, occupational health or medical information where appropriate, and verification of relevant qualifications and professional registration (including NMC or NISCC registration where required). Any omission, false, misleading or inaccurate information provided during the recruitment process may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment or, where employment has commenced, may lead to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.Where pre-employment training and/or induction is required, payment will only be made where all pre-employment checks have been completed satisfactorily, the induction has been completed to the required standard, and employment subsequently commences with the Company. If pre-employment checks are not satisfactory, the Company withdraws the offer of employment, the induction is not completed or is not completed to the required standard, or employment does not commence, no payment will be made for training or induction.Successful applicants for regulated positions will be required to complete an Enhanced AccessNI application, and employment cannot commence until a satisfactory disclosure has been received. All information provided as part of this process will be treated in the strictest confidence and used solely for the purpose of assessing suitability for employment. Optimum Care Group is committed to the fair recruitment of ex-offenders, and our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy is available on request. AccessNI's Code of Practice can be accessed via the NI Direct website at www.nidirect.gov.uk. Information about how we process personal data during the recruitment process is available in our Job Applicant Privacy Notice and AccessNI Data Policy, which can be viewed on our website at www.optimumcaregroup.co.uk. Please note that incomplete application forms may not be shortlisted.
A satisfactory enhanced AccessNI check will be required for this postThe Optimum Care Group of companies, as per the Access NI Code of Practice, has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department. If successful please be aware that we have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. Our Policy states that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to fully and accurately disclose all criminal convictions will lead to the withdrawal of the offer.
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Healthcare Assistant (Maternity) in Carrickfergus employer: Optimum Care Group
Optimum Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With comprehensive training, a generous benefits package including a £500 joining bonus, and opportunities for career progression, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals in the Ards & Comber area. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters a positive environment for both personal and professional development.
