Job Title
Healthcare Assistant
Location
Burleigh Hill House, Carrickfergus
Rate
£12.81 per hour
Job Type
Full-time
Shifts
Night shifts
Hours
36 hours
Annual Leave
5.6 weeks pro rota
Benefits
- Excellent Pay - £12.81
- Enhanced Bank Holiday Rate
- 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
Closing Date
Friday 11th September 2026
Overview
We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Burleigh Hill House Team on a Full time contract, working 3 x 12 hour nights from 8pm to 8am between Monday to Sunday per week.
Main Function of the Job
To work as a trained multi-skilled member providing various aspects of care to elderly residents. Training will be provided.
Duties
- Personal Care Assist with all daily living activities, for example, washing, dressing, toileting/incontinence and assisting with mealtimes.
- Kitchen All relevant kitchen related duties including basis meal preparation.
- 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.
Essential Criteria
- No experience necessary
Desirable Criteria
- Experience within a paid Nursing Home or similar environment to include personal care experience
- Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
Equal Opportunities / Sponsorship
We are an equal opportunities employer. Sponsorship is not available for this role. The Company is committed to providing the highest possible quality of service and employees are expected to treat those with whom they come into contact in a caring, courteous and respectful manner at all times.
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