Care Assistant - Full time or part time (no sponsorship)

Beaumont Manor Care Home; Newtownabbey; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join their dedicated team. This role is perfect for those with a caring nature, offering the chance to make a real difference in residents' lives. With comprehensive training and ongoing support, you will provide essential personal care, helping residents with daily activities while fostering their independence. The position offers flexible shift patterns and a welcoming environment where you can grow your skills. If you are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Benefits

Full training and development

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Various shift working days & nights

Career development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Free uniform

NEST workplace pension contributions

Employee recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Experience not essential; training provided for all new staff.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality personal care and support daily activities.
• Adapt communication to meet residents' needs and reassure families.
• Work collaboratively within a team and maintain a positive outlook.

Skills

Personal care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Observation skills

Flexibility

Education

Minimum age of 18

Job description

Care Assistant - Full time or part time (no sponsorship)

Beaumont Health Care is the largest healthcare provider in Northern Ireland. We take pride in providing the highest levels of care to our residents. A Care Assistant role is the perfect way to put to good use your caring nature, empathy, and kindness.

As a Care Assistant, experience isn’t always essential. Working in health and social care within Beaumont offers many new wonderful experiences and a genuine welcome to our team.

Our residents are encouraged to live their lives as independently as possible; we support them in reaching their full potential, offering practical and emotional support, providing a positive impact on their lives.

We believe that everyone in our care should look forward to every day with us and feel that our home is their home.

(You are required to be a minimum of 18 yrs of age to apply)

Location: Whiteabbey Care Home, 104 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, County Antrim, BT37 9QP

Date Posted: 7th November 2024

Closing Date: 23rd November 2024

Industry: Healthcare

Job Type: Full time

Salary: £11.90 Hourly

About the role

As a Care Assistant you will be:

• Delivering quality personal care to each of our residents, supporting them with daily activities such as washing, dressing, eating, and maintaining personal hygiene.
• Understanding our resident’s communication needs and adapting your communication support to the individuals and their families, offering confidence and reassurance.
• Being a team player who works well with others, a natural easy communicator, patient and understanding with the flexibility to adapt to a changing environment.
• Exhibiting good observation skills, a sense of humour, and a positive outlook.
• Having no experience as a Care Assistant is acceptable as we offer full training and development – you may have worked in retail, customer service, or other people-focused environments or just be returning to work.

The working shift patterns on a rota over seven days:

• 8.00am - 8.00pm
• 8.00am - 2.00pm
• 2.00pm - 8.00pm
• 8.00pm - 8.00am

We provide you with excellent learning, development, and support opportunities, to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the role.

• We offer full training - ongoing
• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Various shift working days & nights
• Career development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Free uniform
• NEST workplace pension contributions

Desired criteria

• Previous experience within a care home setting

Our philosophy of care - At Beaumont, we aim to provide a safe, clean, relaxed and homely environment in which care, wellbeing, and comfort are of prime importance.

Beaumont Care Homes offer varied activities, from trips out and summer fetes to indoor activities including arts and crafts, pamper sessions, and visiting entertainment. Our team of healthcare professionals and the safe, comfortable accommodation at Beaumont Care Homes support people living with dementia, whilst also providing nursing care along with other specialist care services. We can also offer respite care in our homes.

Our benefits

• Professional training and personal development
• Vacation and paid time off
• Retirement plan and/or pension
• Flexible schedule
• Employee development programs
• Free parking
• Competitive salary
• Employee recognition scheme