Care Assistant 1-1 Support

Mpa Recruitment; Antrim; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Training & development

In-house CPI training

Pension scheme

Local shifts

Holiday fund

Job summary

MPA Recruitment in Northern Ireland is seeking compassionate Health Care Assistants to join our supportive, flexible workforce. You will work under nursing staff to assist patients with daily needs, ensuring care is delivered safely, respectfully, and in a person-centred manner.

We offer competitive hourly rates, weekly pay, flexible hours, full training and ongoing professional development, access to our in-house CPI safety training, a pension scheme and local shifts to minimise travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months paid experience in a care setting within the last 5 years.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care preferred.
• Right to work in the UK and NISCC registration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including washing, dressing, toileting and feeding.
• Support mobility and safe movement of patients in the facility.
• Monitor and record vital signs such as temperature and pulse.
• Encourage independence with daily tasks and activities.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and care team.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in patient areas.
• Assist with meals and refreshments.
• Follow infection control procedures and safeguarding policies.
• Accurately update patient records under supervision.
• Support clinical tasks as trained and delegated.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

MPA Recruitmentis a leading healthcare agency committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care across Northern Ireland.

We are currently expanding our team and are seekingcompassionate, reliable Health Care Assistantsto join our supportive, friendly and flexible workforce. We areactively recruiting inthe Ballymena, Larne, Antrim and Whiteabbey area for care assistants interested in sits/ 1-1 support.

As a Care Assistant, you will work under the guidance of nursing staff to assist patients with their daily needs, ensuring care is delivered safely, respectfully, and in a person-centred manner.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates and shift enhancements
• Weekly pay
• Flexible, child-friendly hours
• Full training and ongoing professional development
• Access to our in-house training suite, includingSafety Intervention (CPI)training
• Pension scheme
• Holiday fund
• Support from our dedicated consultant team
• Local shifts to minimise travel

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding
• Support mobility and safe movement of patients around the facility
• Monitor and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and respiration
• Encourage independence by helping with daily tasks
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the wider care team
• Provide emotional support and companionship
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in patient areas
• Assist with the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments
• Follow infection control procedures and safeguarding policies
• Accurately update patient records under supervision
• Support clinical tasks as trained and delegated

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of6 months paid experiencein a care setting within the last 5 years
• NVQ Level 2or equivalent in Health & Social Care (preferred)
• A caring, empathetic, and patient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• High levels of reliability and professionalism
• Right to work in the UK
• NISCC registration