Care Assistant

Healthcare Ireland Group; Antrim; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Pension plan

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Overtime premium

Progression opportunities

Monthly incentives

Job summary

Healthcare Ireland Group is recruiting a Care Assistant for Rosemary Lodge Care Home in Antrim. You will provide person-centred care, assist residents with daily living activities, and offer emotional support to residents, promoting dignity, safety, and a homely atmosphere.

Join a friendly, supportive team with ongoing training, paid annual leave, progression opportunities, and a pension plan. The role involves daily living assistance, monitoring wellbeing, and collaborating with nursing staff

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK and able to communicate clearly in English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in Health and Social Care is desirable but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities such as dressing, bathing, eating, and mobility.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, helping them maintain a good quality of life.
• Follow care plans tailored to individual residents' needs, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and homely environment for residents.
• Assist with moving and handling residents using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Support the nursing and healthcare team by monitoring residents' wellbeing and reporting changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Right to work

English proficiency

Education

QCF/NVQ Level 2

Job description

Care Assistant

Do you have a passion for helping others and a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of older residents?

The Home

Join the Warm and Welcoming Team at Rosemary Lodge Care Home

Located just a short 10-minute walk from Antrim town centre, Rosemary Lodge Care Home offers a friendly, supportive environment for up to 42 residents. We provide care across a range of categories including Residential Care, Dementia, Learning Disability (Over 65), Physical Disability (Over 65), and Mental Health (excluding Learning Disability or Dementia) Over 65.

Our team is known for being approachable, compassionate, and always ready to help — whether it’s supporting daily needs, sharing in meaningful activities, or simply enjoying a friendly chat and a cup of tea. At Rosemary Lodge, we’re committed to making every resident feel safe, valued, and truly at home.

If you’re passionate about person-centred care and want to be part of a team that genuinely enjoys making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

You will pride yourself on providing high-quality, person-centred care to our residents, fostering a welcoming environment where residents are treated with respect and dignity, and staff feel valued and supported. As part of our frontline team, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the Home, assisting with activities of daily living ensuring the wellbeing and comfort of residents. As a Care Assistant, you will also provide emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering meaningful relationships and promoting a sense of compassion; an advocacy for the rights and preferences of our residents.

About the role

Main Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and mobility.

• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, helping them maintain a good quality of life.

• Help residents maintain independence where possible, encouraging involvement in activities.

• Assist with moving and handling residents using appropriate techniques and equipment.

• Support the nursing and healthcare team by monitoring residents' well-being and reporting any changes in their health or behaviour.

• Follow care plans tailored to individual residents' needs, ensuring their comfort and safety.

• Ensure a clean, safe, and homely environment for residents.

The Benefits

• Paid annual leave

• The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company

• Continuous professional development and training

• Values-led culture

• Overtime available at an enhanced rate

• Opportunities for progression

• Pension plan (if applicable)

• Attractive hourly rate

• Access NI fee paid for

• NISCC fee reimbursed after qualifying period

• Uniforms and PPE provided

• Monthly incentives and recognition awards

• Free parking

We do not offer sponsorship for this role .

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

About the company

Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.

We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.

Required Criteria

• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A good standard of oral and written English.
• A non-judgemental approach to others.
• Excellent communication skills with the compassion required to deliver high-quality care to our residents.
• Respectful to not only residents but the values and beliefs of other team members.

Desired Criteria

• Educated to QCF/ NVQ Level 2 is desirable, but not essential.
• Previous experience in Health and Social Care preferred, although not essential as full training will be provided.