Care Assistant

Burnview Healthcare Ltd; Newry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Burnview Healthcare is recruiting Bank Care Assistants to deliver person-centred care in our dementia, nursing, residential and day care settings in Northern Ireland. You will promote dignity, independence and quality of life while following care plans and policy.

A good standard of education, effective communication and an Enhanced Access NI check are required. We offer competitive pay rates, full training online and in-person, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Qualifications

• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Good standard of education.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic record-keeping skills.
• Satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check required.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard of care and support to residents.
• Promote dignity, independence and quality of life.
• Observe, report and record changes in residents’ condition.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment and respect confidentiality.

Skills

Establishing rapport

Identify needs

Initiative

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant

Burnview Healthcare is a group of family run care homes which specialises in Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Day care. Our emphasis is on creating a caring and secure environment where our residents know that they are ‘Living Amongst Friends.

Working as part of a team all our employees play a vital role in ensuring our residents are well cared for whilst promoting a positive and enjoyable working environment. In return, we offer our employees competitive rates of pay, full training both online and in person, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

We are currently recruiting for Bank Care Assistants to deliver high standards of care and support to residents in a person-centred, compassionate, and respectful manner. The Care Assistant will promote dignity, independence, and quality of life for each individual in line with their care plan and our care home's values.

Sponsorship is not available for this role due to the irregular hours.

About the role

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Personal Care & Support:

• Assist residents with daily personal hygiene (washing, dressing, toileting).

• Support residents with mobility, positioning, and use of aids (hoists, wheelchairs).

• Assist with continence care and incontinence support.

• Help residents with eating and drinking, including feeding when required.

Emotional & Social Support:

• Provide companionship, reassurance, and emotional support.

• Encourage and support residents’ participation in activities and social interaction.

• Maintain respect and dignity at all times, promoting resident choice and autonomy.

Monitoring & Record Keeping:

• Observe and report changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to senior staff.

• Accurately record care given, including food and fluid intake, personal care, and observations.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection guidelines.

Health & Safety / Infection Control:

• Follow care home policies and procedures at all times.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment.

• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly.

• Adhere to moving and handling protocols and health & safety guidelines.

An Enhanced Access NI check will be required for this position. If successful please be advised that we have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available from our HR Team. Having a criminal record will not necessarily affect you from working with Burnview Group and will be reviewed in line with our policy.

In line with the Access NI Code of Practice we have a policy on the secure handling, storage and disclosure of Access NI information and both the Code of Practice and this policy are available from our HR Team on request.

About the company

Burnview Healthcare specialises in Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Day care with homes in five locations in Northern Ireland. As family run care homes our emphasis is on creating a caring and secure environment where all our residents know that they are ‘Living Amongst Friends’.

Required Criteria

• Right to live and work in the UK
• Good standard of education
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic record-keeping skills
• Satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check required

Desired Criteria

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
• Experience working in a care home setting or with elderly residents
• Training in Basic First Aid, Manual Handling, Infection Control and Safeguarding of Adults

Skills you'll need

• Establishing Rapport With Clients
• Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
• Initiative
• Empathy