General Assistant

Healthcare Ireland Group; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Overtime at enhanced rate

Pension plan

Free parking

Uniforms and PPE provided

Monthly incentives and recognition

Job summary

Pond Park Care Home in Lisburn is seeking a General Assistant to support housekeeping, kitchen and laundry operations. The role contributes to high-quality, person-centred care in a warm, supportive environment.

Working as part of the Kitchen and Housekeeping team, you will assist with meals and a clean, safe environment, reporting to the Housekeeper and Chef. Training is provided and advancement opportunities exist.

Qualifications

• General Assistant role involves housekeeping, kitchen and laundry duties.
• Training in all three areas is provided.
• Role is 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the home meets expected standards across duties.
• Cover domestic, kitchen and laundry tasks; training in all three areas provided.
• Identify and report faults or damage to maintenance or management.
• Adhere to the cleaning and auditing schedule.
• Follow COSHH regulations for cleaning products; assist with additional duties as required.

Job description

Job Description

The Home

Join the Dedicated Team at Pond Park Care Home

Located on the peaceful outskirts of Lisburn, Pond Park Care Home is set in a beautiful rural setting and offers a warm, supportive environment for residents and staff alike. Our 52-bed home is spread across three specialised units, providing General Nursing and Dementia Nursing care.

At Pond Park, we’re proud of our diverse, skilled, and compassionate team. Staff from a variety of cultural backgrounds bring together a wealth of experience, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality, person-centred care built on trust, respect, and friendship.

We celebrate individuality and are committed to making every resident feel truly at home — valued, supported, and part of something special.

If you're passionate about meaningful care and want to work in a team that genuinely makes a difference, 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

This is 30 hours a week.
We do not offer sponsorship for this role .

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