General Assistant

Healthcare Ireland Group; Antrim; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Continuous professional development

Pension plan

Uniforms and PPE provided

Free parking

Overtime available at enhanced rate

Opportunities for progression

Job summary

Castle Lodge Residential Care Home in Antrim is seeking a General Assistant to support the Kitchen and Housekeeping teams. The role involves assisting with meals, cleaning, laundry, and ensuring a safe, comfortable environment for residents.

You will work under the Housekeeper and Chef, with on‑the‑job training across three areas. This is a hands‑on, community‑minded position within Healthcare Ireland, offering stable hours, paid annual leave, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Willingness to perform domestic, kitchen and laundry duties (training provided)
• Able to maintain high cleanliness standards
• Commitment to residents' wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Ensure the expected standards are achieved throughout the home
• Cover domestic, kitchen and laundry duties – training in all 3 areas provided
• Identify and report any damage, faults or other issues to maintenance or management
• Adhere to the cleaning and auditing schedule
• Use and store cleaning products in accordance to COSHH regulations
• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.

Skills

COSHH awareness

Job description

Job Description

The Home

Join Our Team at Castle Lodge Residential Care Home

Castle Lodge is a welcoming residential care home conveniently located within walking distance of Antrim town centre. We provide high-quality, person-centred care for up to 41 residents across two units.

Our staff and residents proudly embrace a strong sense of community, reflecting the rich and diverse spirit of Antrim. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and connected.

If you’re passionate about delivering compassionate care and being part of a vibrant community, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

The General Assistant role at Healthcare Ireland is a blended role, working with the Housekeeping and Kitchen team to assist with the day-to-day operations of the Home.

The General Assistants in our Homes play a key role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our kitchens, housekeeping and laundry functions, ensuring that residents receive high-quality meals and have a clean environment. The role is essential in the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of high-quality, person-centred surroundings.

Working as part of the Kitchen and Housekeeping team, reporting to the Housekeeper and Chef, the role is about a lot more than preparing and serving meals and cleaning – the General Assistant will support with ensuring the dietary needs of our residents are met in addition to contributing to a clean and tidy environment for our residents.

About The Role

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the expected standards are achieved throughout the home
• Cover domestic, kitchen and laundry duties – training in all 3 areas provided
• Identify and report any damage, faults or other issues to maintenance or management
• Adhere to the cleaning and auditing schedule
• Use and store cleaning products in accordance to COSHH regulations
• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.

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
• 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.