Care Assistant

Healthcare Ireland Group; Mid and East Antrim District; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Continuous professional development &:

Overtime available at enhanced rate

Pension plan

Opportunities for progression

Uniforms and PPE provided

Free parking

Job summary

Healthcare Ireland Group is recruiting a Care Assistant at Loughside Care Village in Carrickfergus. In this role you will work flexible day and night shifts to provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents living with dementia and complex needs.

You will support daily living activities, promote dignity, and help residents maintain independence. Join a values-led, expanding care company with ongoing training, an equal opportunities ethos, and a commitment to staff well-being.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good standard of oral and written English.
• Non-judgemental approach to others.
• Excellent communication skills with compassion.
• Respectful to residents and colleagues' values.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Right to work in UK

Teamwork

English proficiency

Compassionate care

Communication

Respectful to others' beliefs

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2

Experience in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant

The Opening of Loughside Care Village!!

At Healthcare Ireland, we’re proud to introduce Loughside Care Village, our newest flagship development in the heart of Carrickfergus. More than a care facility, Loughside is a luxurious, state-of-the-art living environment designed to enrich life for its 116 residents, setting a new benchmark in compassionate, expert-led care.

Purpose-built for people living with dementia, complex care needs, and those under mental health registration, Loughside offers a vibrant, village-style community centred on dignity, independence, and wellbeing. Its thoughtful design encourages privacy, stimulation, and meaningful social connection for residents, families, and staff alike.

Loughside will be home to over 200 dedicated professionals delivering personalised care tailored to each individual. Commissioned in partnership with the Northern Health Trust and developed to meet the highest RQIA standards, it represents a bold step forward in transforming care in Northern Ireland.

The Role

For this role you need to have flexibility between both days and nights. 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

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.