Health Care Assistant

Electus Healthcare; Larne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime rate

Pension

Career development opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Electus Healthcare is seeking a Care Assistant for Larne Care Centre in Northern Ireland. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and a supportive environment focused on patient dignity and quality of life.

Responsibilities include assisting residents with daily living activities, monitoring wellbeing, and encouraging independence, with full training provided and weekend shifts available.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with warmth and respect (bathing, dressing, feeding).
• Encourage and support residents to maintain their independence.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and report changes.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities and offer companionship

Job description

Location

Larne Care Centre, 46 Coastguard Road

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team in Larne Care Centre. We offer a competitive hourly rate of £12.71 per hour, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying great benefits.

What We Offer

• £12.71 per hour
• Enhanced overtime rate
• Company pension
• Supportive team and career development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with warmth and respect (bathing, dressing, feeding).
• Encourage and support residents to maintain their independence.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and report changes.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities and offer companionship

Requirements

• Kind, compassionate, and team-oriented individuals.
• Previous experience is desired but not required—full training provided.
• Flexibility for shifts, including weekends.

Electus Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

About The Company

Electus Healthcare, a Northern Ireland based Care Home provider specialising in Nursing, Residential, Mental Health, Dementia, Learning Disability and Physical Disability Care.

The word Electus means 'Chosen' in Latin. Electus Healthcare’s vision is to provide exceptional care by people who have ‘Chosen to Care’.

We foster a culture where our People embody our Values and Behaviours, embracing Inclusivity, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our Mission - To enable Residents to have a meaningful, fulfilled, and independent life, within a ‘risk safe’ and well led environment.

Company Culture

Electus Healthcare are a new and dynamic healthcare provider, specialising in delivering the highest possible standards of person centred care. Electus have eight care homes in Northern Ireland, offering a range of services from nursing, dementia, mental health and complex needs care.

Would you like to join our amazing team of healthcare professionals? Electus are devoted to the professional development of all our team members, investing in a wide range of training and skill building opportunities that help to boost confidence and ability.

The Electus culture promotes team working and supporting one another to provide the best care possible for our residents.

Closing Date

Monday 19th October, 2026

Contract Type

fulltime

Salary

£12.71 Hourly