Care Assistant

Healthcare Ireland Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Ireland Group in Belfast is seeking a Care Assistant to join City View Court, delivering person-centred care to residents in a modern home. You will support residents with compassion, encouraging independence and engagement in daily activities, in a warm and welcoming environment.

We welcome applicants with empathy and strong communication skills; full training is provided. Right to work in the UK is required; sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; empathy and warm approach valued.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Right to work in the UK and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Good standard of oral and written English.
• Respectful to residents and colleagues; non-judgemental.
• Training provided through internal, external and e-training programs.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in embracing life to the fullest and promote independence.
• Deliver care with kindness and compassion to residents.
• Engage residents in daily activities and social interaction.
• Communicate effectively with the care team and residents.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Oral & Written English

Compassion

Education

NVQ Level 2 (desirable)

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

City View Court, situated in Belfast, delivers person-centred nursing care for up to 100 residents.

Recently refurbished, City View Court is a light, modern and spacious home offering a range of specialist care services for older people, including residential, dementia and general nursing.

Our kind and compassionate team not only provides care, but shares their good company, companionship and assistance whenever required, ensuring that all residents feel listened to and supported.

Whilst all private bedrooms are fully furnished residents are welcome to personalise the space with their own accessories and furniture.

Residents at City View Court can enjoy the comfortable lounges and dining spaces to relax, enjoy a nutritious meal freshly prepared by our chef, or to socialise.

Despite its city centre location, City View Court boasts a calm, restful atmosphere.

About the role:

As a Care Assistant with Kathryn Homes, you'll join a dedicated team united by a profound desire to positively impact the lives of our residents. We're seeking Care Assistants who are wholeheartedly devoted to supporting our residents in embracing life to the fullest, promoting independence within a kind and compassionate setting.

At Kathryn Homes, our residents and Care Assistants engage in daily moments filled with joy, laughter, and purposeful activities that bring meaning to their lives. Your commitment to enhancing the well-being and happiness of those in our care is truly valued and appreciated. Together, we create a warm and welcoming environment where every moment counts.

About the role

About you:

We do not require our Care Assistants to have experience although it is beneficial. We are seeking individuals whose empathy and warm-hearted approach stand out. Successful Care Assistants will have a positive, can-do attitude and excellent communication skills. Each day will bring something new, making for a diverse yet incredibly rewarding role.

About Kathryn Homes:

At Kathryn Homes, we are passionate about providing professional, person-centred, residential and nursing care to older people in Northern Ireland, including those living with dementia. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Kathryn Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

We do not offer sponsorship for this role .

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.