Care Assistant

Seeme Hired Ltd; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Care Assistant for Pond Park Care Home in Lisburn. The role involves providing high-quality, person-centred care to residents, assisting with daily living activities, and fostering a compassionate environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for helping others and strong communication skills. Full training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for those looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Continuous professional development and training

Pension plan (if applicable)

Overtime available at an enhanced rate

Uniforms and PPE provided

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Health and Social Care preferred, although not essential.
• A good standard of oral and written English.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities, such as dressing, bathing, and eating.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
• Help residents maintain independence by encouraging involvement in activities.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

QCF/ NVQ Level 2 (desirable)

Job description

Care Assistant

Healthcare Ireland Group - POND PARK CARE HOME
Lisburn

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

Pond Park

Pond Park Care Home is situated on the rural outskirts of Lisburn in a lovely scenic area. It is a 52-bedded care home split over 3 units including General Nursing and General Dementia Nursing. The staff at Pond Park Care Home holistically exhibit a trained and committed team who work collaboratively across the Home. Varying cultural backgrounds bring together different experiences and specialties to provide a very high-quality service based on friendship and support. Pond Park Care Home celebrates individuality and supports the needs of the residents to add to the feeling of being home and being part of something special.

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.
Important Information
Location: POND PARK CARE HOME, 2 Derriaghy Rd, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, County Antrim, BT28 3SF
Date Posted: 11th April 2025
Closing Date: 30th April 2025
Industry: Healthcare
Job Type: Full time
Salary: £12.30 Hourly
Documents
Care Assistant - Job Description.pdf

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
• 4-weekly pay
• 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.

What you will need

Required criteria

• Right to work in the UK.
• Previous experience in Health and Social Care preferred, although not essential as full training will be provided.
• 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.

Healthcare Ireland Group

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.

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services.

Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.

We're always on the look out for people who care, whether that's caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance.

Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you'll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people's lives.

Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we'd love to have you join the team.

Our benefits

Healthcare Ireland Group is not just a workplace; it's a community where your work has a purpose, and your contributions are valued.

If you're passionate about making a difference and are seeking a rewarding career in healthcare, we welcome you to explore opportunities with us and help continue our legacy of excellence in care .

Retirement plan and/or pension

Employee development programs

Free parking

Competitive salary

Social Opportunities

Employee Recognition Scheme

Culture of recognition

On the job learning

Care Assistant

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.