Healthcare Assistant
Location: Aughnacloy House, Lurgan.
Job Details
- Pay: £12.81 per hour
- Job type: Bank
- Shift pattern: Days or Nights
- Hours: 12 hour shifts (8am‑8pm or 8pm‑8am)
- Annual leave: 5.6 weeks pro rata
- Closing date: Friday 25th September 2026
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
Overview
We are looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to join our Bank Team in Aughnacloy House. Shifts are 12 hours long between Monday to Sunday, varying with Day shifts (between the hours of 8am – 8pm) and Night shifts (between the hours of 8pm and 8am).
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.
- Follow guidelines for safe movement of clients, using appropriate equipment where necessary.
- Kitchen: All relevant kitchen related duties including basic 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.
Whilst the above is an outline of the duties you will be required to carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required.
Essential Criteria
- 1 year’s experience in Personal Care
Desirable Criteria
- Personal care experience within a Nursing Home or similar environment
- Kitchen or laundry experience in work or a voluntary setting
- Studying for or attained a care related qualification.
- Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
Equal Opportunities
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Other Policies
We operate a no Smoking Policy.
Please note: Applicants within the last 6 months need not re-apply.
A satisfactory enhanced AccessNI check will be required for this post. The 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 Bank 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.
