Care Assistant : Twilight 9pm- 11pm

Healthcare Ireland Group; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Professional development

Overtime rate

Pension plan

Uniforms & PPE

Free parking

Incentives & awards

NISCC fee paid

Access NI fee paid

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Healthcare Ireland Group is seeking a Care Assistant for the Twilight shift (21:00–23:00) at Bannview House to support up to 80 residents. You will provide person-centred care, companionship, and assist with daily living while working alongside our nursing team in a welcoming, dignified environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate support, adherence to care plans, and contributing to a safe, homely atmosphere with opportunities for progression and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good standard of spoken and written English.
• Non-judgemental approach to others.
• Excellent communication skills with compassion for residents.
• Respect for residents and colleagues' beliefs and values.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities (dressing, bathing, eating, mobility).
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
• Encourage independence and participation in activities.
• Assist with moving and handling residents using appropriate techniques.
• Support the nursing team by monitoring residents' well-being and reporting changes.
• Follow care plans to ensure comfort and safety.
• Maintain a clean, safe, homely environment for residents.

Skills

Right to work in UK

Teamwork & independence

English proficiency

Compassionate communication

Respect for residents

Good communication

Education

QCF/NVQ Level 2 (desirable)

Job description

Care Assistant : Twilight 9pm- 11pm

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

The Home

Bannview House is a modern, purpose-built Nursing Home supporting up to 80 residents. The Home is designed with individual bedrooms and ensuite facilities, a comfortable lounge and dining areas. Many rooms in the Home have fantastic views of the rural countryside. The attractive enclosed gardens and patio area provide residents with a safe and relaxing place to sit and enjoy the outdoors. Bannview House have three dedicated units covering various categories of care including General Nursing, Dementia Nursing and General Residential.

The Role

We are currently looking for care staff to work on our twilight shift, 21.00pm to 23.00pm over the week,

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

We do not offer sponsorship for this role .

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

About the company

Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.

We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.

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.

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.