Care Assistant - Twilight Shifts

Healthcare Ireland Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Overtime at enhanced rate

Uniforms and PPE provided

Free parking

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Healthcare Ireland Group is seeking a Care Assistant for twilight shifts at Carlisle Court in Belfast. You will provide person-centred care, support daily living activities, and offer companionship to residents while promoting dignity and comfort.

The role emphasizes a respectful, values-led culture with ongoing training, progression opportunities, and a supportive frontline team within a 24-hour care environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 changes.
• Follow care plans tailored to individual residents' needs, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and homely environment for residents.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Compassion

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Care Assistant - Twilight Shifts

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

Carlisle Court

Carlisle Court is a wonderfully positioned, purpose built residential care home in County Antrim, Belfast. Our new beautifully refurbished new home will operate independently to the nursing home, City View Court. The home benefits from beautiful 60 en-suite bedrooms, complimented by a range of enclosed gardens and courtyards.

Here at Carlisle Court, we offer professional, person-centred residential care that focuses on betterment, rehabilitation and maximum independence.

The home has an array of communal spaces, including large lounges, well-positioned dining areas and access to kitchenettes and quiet spaces. Residents are very welcome to bring their own home accessories and furniture, to personalise their space and make it their home. Our facilities are designed to enable residents to be as independent as possible with the assistance of 24-hour care.

With views stretching across the North of the city, Carlisle Court is positioned right in the heart of North and West Belfast and will aim to ensure residents remain part of the wider community, with a focus on occupational activity, volunteering and partnership.

The Role

This roles is for 24 hours per week for twilight shifts. 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

Shift Pattern: 5pm - 11pm

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.