Care Assistant - Nightshift

Healthcare Ireland Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing care provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a passionate Care Assistant to join their team at Cairnmartin Court Care Home. In this night duty role, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care, ensuring residents feel valued and supported. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, compassion, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Continuous professional development and training

Pension plan

Attractive hourly rate

Free parking

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A good standard of oral and written English.
• Respectful approach towards residents and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities such as dressing, bathing, eating, and mobility.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
• Help residents maintain independence and encourage involvement in activities.
• Monitor residents' well-being and report any changes.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and homely environment for residents.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Educated to QCF/ NVQ Level 2

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

The Home

Join Our Caring Team at Cairnmartin Court Care Home

Cairnmartin Court is a modern, welcoming care home offering specialised Residential and Nursing Dementia care across 62 comfortable rooms. Conveniently located just 13 minutes from Belfast city centre in west Belfast, our home is close to shops, amenities, and public transport links.

Our dedicated, trained team provides compassionate, person-centred care 24 hours a day, ensuring every resident feels valued and supported. At Cairnmartin, we create a warm, homely atmosphere — a place filled with smiles, laughter, and genuine connections. We take the time to get to know each resident personally, placing their needs and preferences at the heart of all we do.

If you’re passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives and want to work in a friendly, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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 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

This is a Night duty role.

We do not offer sponsorship for this role .

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

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About The Company

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable 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. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services.

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 look out for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents, or in one of our 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. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.

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.
• Previous experience in Health and Social Care preferred, although not essential as full training will be provided.

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.