Care Assistant / Nursing Auxiliary

MPA Recruitment; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare agency is seeking compassionate and reliable Health Care Assistants in Derry/Londonderry to provide personal care, support mobility, and assist with daily living tasks. The role offers a competitive salary between £13.26 and £22.34 per hour along with training opportunities, pension scheme, and local shifts. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a care setting and a patient-centric approach.

Benefits

Competitive salary and shift enhancements

Training and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Weekly pay

Access to MPA training suite

Qualifications

• Previous paid experience in a care setting (6 months min) in the last 5 years.
• Right to work in the UK or applicable region.
• NISCC Registration.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, and feeding.
• Monitoring and recording patients' conditions like temperature and pulse.
• Providing emotional support and companionship to patients.

Skills

Caring and empathetic approach

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care

Job description

MPA Recruitment are a dedicated Healthcare Agency committed to providing the highest standard of patient care, and we are delighted to share that we have been awarded first place supplier for all nursing auxiliaries/ care assistants throughout all the hospitals in NI. This means that we get first refusal on all shifts across all wards in every hospital and have a wide range of shifts available, long days, night shifts, AM shifts, PM shifts and twilights . We are currently seeking compassionate and reliable Health Care Assistants to join our supportive and friendly team. We are heavily recruiting in the Derry/Londonderry area at present .

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding
• Supporting individuals with mobility and helping them move safely around the facility
• Monitoring and recording patients' conditions, such as temperature, pulse, and respiration
• Helping patients with day-to-day tasks and encouraging independence
• Communicating effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare staff
• Providing emotional support and companionship to patients
• Ensuring that patient rooms and care areas are clean, tidy, and safe
• Assisting in the preparation and delivery of meals and drinks
• Following infection prevention protocols and safeguarding policies
• Updating patient records accurately and timely under supervision
• Supporting nurses with clinical tasks as trained and delegated

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous paid experience in a care setting (6 months min) in the last 5 years
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care (preferred)
• Able to demonstrate a caring, patient, and empathetic approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Right to work in the UK (or applicable region)
• NISCC Registration

Further Information

What We Offer:Competitive salary and shift enhancementsTraining and development opportunitiesAdditional Holiday fund24/7 on call support from our dedicated consultantsPension schemeChild friendly HoursWeekly payAccess to our MPA training suite offering specialised training like safety intervention (MAPA)Local shifts to keep travelling to a minimum

Vacancy ID 1734000 Job ref. CA-B2-EOM Job Sector Medical and Healthcare,Carers and Support Workers Area Derry or Londonderry Location Derry/Londonderry Salary £13.26 - £22.34 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 0 Published date 04/09/2025 Closing date 02/10/2025 Worktime 8am-8pm / 8pm-8am, days to be confirmed