Health Care Assistant

Breffni Lodge Residential Home; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned care home in Belfast seeks dedicated staff to provide high-quality, person-centred care to elderly residents. Responsibilities include personal care, health and safety, and maintaining communication. Previous experience in a similar setting is essential, along with a commitment to promoting the wellbeing of residents. Competitive pay at £12.21 per hour, with flexible working patterns and mandatory checks before employment.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Free training provided

Payment every 4 weeks via BACS

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain personal care and support for residents.
• Experience in emotional and social support for the elderly.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and communication.

Skills

Ability to work effectively in a team

Committed to promoting residents’ wellbeing

Previous experience in a care home

Knowledge of dementia care

Job description

To provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to elderly residents in a family owned residential care home, promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing in line with the organisation’s values and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and support.
• Emotional and social support.
• Health and safety.
• Record keeping and communication.
• Team work and professional development.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Committed to promoting residents’ wellbeing.
• Previous experience in a care home or similar setting.
• Knowledge of dementia care and safeguarding procedures.

Further Information

Location: Breffni House Residential Home.Shift Patterns include: 8am to 9pm, 8am to 3.30pm, 3.30pm to 9pm.There will be several mandatory checks required prior to employment, including Access NI checks, employment references, employment history and gap check. Application to NISCC must be made before employment begins or as soon as employment commences.Payment every 4 weeks via BACS. Uniform provided. Free training provided.

Vacancy ID 1736726 Job Sector Carers and Support Workers Area Belfast Location Belfast Salary £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 24 Published date 24/09/2025 Closing date 24/10/2025 Worktime To be confirmed (See Further Information)