Care Assistant

Healthcare Ireland Group; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Continuous professional development

Overtime enhanced

Pension plan

Uniforms and PPE provided

Free parking

Monthly incentives

Opportunity for progression

Access NI fee paid

NISCC fee reimbursed

Hospitable work environment

Job summary

Care Assistant role at Slemish Nursing Home in Ballymena, NI. You will provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents, assisting with daily living and offering companionship to promote comfort and dignity.

Join a compassionate team with opportunities for training and progression; the home emphasises a homely environment, respect, and continuous patient-focused care for older residents.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Non-judgemental approach to others.
• Excellent communication with residents.
• Respectful to colleagues and residents’ values.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities such as dressing, bathing, eating and mobility.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
• Encourage independence and involvement in activities.
• Assist with moving and handling using proper techniques and equipment.
• Support the care team by monitoring wellbeing and reporting changes.
• Follow personalised care plans to ensure comfort and safety.
• Maintain a clean, safe, homely environment.

Skills

Daily living

Emotional support

Mobility assistance

Care planning

Health observation

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

Be Part of the Team at Slemish Nursing Home

Located on the outskirts of Ballymena and just a short walk from local churches and shops, Slemish Nursing Home has been providing trusted care to the community for over 35 years. Known for its homely and professional environment, the home is led by an experienced Manager with over two decades of service in the care sector.

Our dedicated team is proud to offer high-quality Nursing Care, with specialist support in Palliative Care, End of Life Care, and Physical Disability Care — services that are highly respected and valued within the local community.

With the completion of our brand-new extension, Slemish Nursing Home will soon accommodate up to 63 residents, providing even more opportunities to deliver exceptional, person-centred care.

We operate with an ‘Open House’ policy, welcoming families and friends at any time, helping to create a genuine sense of home and belonging for all who walk through our doors.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a compassionate, experienced team, 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

This role is full time.

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.

Skills you'll need