Care Assistant-Day Shifts(Maternity Cover)

TN United Kingdom; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks dedicated Care Assistants for maternity cover. This role involves providing person-centred care to residents, ensuring their comfort and dignity. As part of a supportive team, you'll assist with daily living activities, fostering meaningful relationships with residents and advocating for their needs. The position offers a chance to join a growing company committed to high standards of care and professional development. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Continuous professional development

Overtime available at an enhanced rate

Pension plan

Access NI fee paid

Uniforms and PPE provided

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in Health and Social Care preferred, but training will be provided.
• Good standard of oral and written English is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and provide emotional support.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and homely environment for residents.
• Support the nursing team by monitoring residents' well-being.

Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Independence

Education

QCF/NVQ Level 2

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Care Assistant-Day Shifts (Maternity Cover), Ballymena

Client: Healthcare Ireland Group

Location: Ballymena, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 3fdeb0f99da0

Job Views: 2

Posted: 13.04.2025

Expiry Date: 28.05.2025

Job Description

We do not offer sponsorship for this role - if you require sponsorship your application will be automatically declined. Please consider this carefully before applying - no exceptions.

For this role you must be fully flexible Monday to Sunday. You will be allocated shifts on a rotational basis. You must be able to work 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am depending on if night or day shift.

You will not be able to provide us with your availability and we cannot allocate you preferred shifts. Please consider this carefully before applying.

Do you have a passion for helping others and a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of older residents?

The Home

Braefield Nursing Home is based in the picturesque village of Connor, located between Antrim and Ballymena. Braefield is a 56 bedded Nursing Home spread over 3 units, currently registered with the RQIA for individuals with nursing and mental health needs, physical disabilities requiring nursing needs, and dementia nursing needs. The team at Braefield Nursing Home is dedicated to providing a high standard of person-centred care.

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 advocating for the rights and preferences of our residents.

Temporary cover for maternity (1 Year)

Main Responsibilities

1. Assist residents with daily living activities, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and mobility.
2. Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, helping them maintain a good quality of life.
3. Help residents maintain independence where possible, encouraging involvement in activities.
4. Assist with moving and handling residents using appropriate techniques and equipment.
5. Support the nursing and healthcare team by monitoring residents' well-being and reporting any changes in their health or behaviour.
6. Follow care plans tailored to individual residents' needs, ensuring their comfort and safety.
7. 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

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Skills Needed

About The Company

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, enabling 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. 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.

Company Culture

We’re always on the lookout for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents, or in 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. Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we’d love to have you join the team.

Desired Criteria

• Educated to QCF/ NVQ Level 2 is desirable, but not essential.

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.