Care Assistant

Healthcare Ireland Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 14,570 - 20,751; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Continuous professional development

Pension plan

Free parking

Job summary

Healthcare Ireland Group is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant at Bradley Manor Care Home in Belfast. You will provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents, fostering a supportive environment and ensuring their well-being and comfort.

This role involves assisting residents with daily activities, offering emotional support, and promoting meaningful relationships. Benefits include paid annual leave, professional development, and an attractive hourly rate of £12.82.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good standard of oral and written English.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Help residents maintain independence.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassion

Respectful approach

Education

Educated to QCF/ NVQ Level 2

Job description

Job Description

Location: 420 Crumlin Road

Be part of the Team at Bradley Manor Care Home

Established in 2015, Bradley Manor Care Home was the first home within the Healthcare Ireland Group and remains a proud example of compassionate, person-centred care. We provide tailored support to meet the individual needs of each resident, ensuring dignity, comfort, and quality of life.

Our home accommodates 79 residents across three specialist units: Residential Dementia, Dementia Nursing, and General/Frail Elderly Nursing. This allows us to offer a seamless continuum of care as needs evolve over time.

Set in a scenic location with stunning views over Belfast, Bradley Manor offers a peaceful and uplifting environment for both residents and their families.

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care in a supportive and rewarding setting, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

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, and advocated for the rights and preferences of our residents.

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.

Equal opportunities

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

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.

Closing Date

Tuesday 23rd June, 2026

Contract Type

fulltime

Salary

£12.82 Hourly