Healthcare Assistant - Nights

MD Healthcare Ltd; Lurgan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Lurgan is seeking a Part Time Healthcare Assistant to provide care to elderly residents. The role involves assisting with daily living activities and providing support in a nursing environment. Candidates should have experience in a similar setting and be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council. This position offers £12.31 per hour for 24 hours weekly, with shifts from 8pm to 8am between Monday to Sunday.

Qualifications

• 1 year’s experience within a Nursing Home or similar environment including personal care experience.
• Kitchen or laundry experience in work or a voluntary setting.
• Studying for or attained a care related qualification.
• Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).

Responsibilities

• Assist with all daily living activities including washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Follow guidelines for safe movement of clients.
• Complete all relevant kitchen related duties including meal preparation.
• Perform laundry washing, drying, and ironing duties.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Complete all paperwork accurately.
• Ensure confidentiality at all times.
• Communicate regularly with the line manager.

Skills

Experience within a Nursing Home

Kitchen or laundry experience

Care related qualification

NISCC registration

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Part Time Healthcare Assistant to join our Team.You will work as a trained multi-skilled member providing various aspects of care to elderly residents. Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all daily living activities, for example, washing, dressing, toileting/incontinence and assisting with mealtimes.
• Follow guidelines for safe movement of clients, using appropriate equipment where necessary.
• All relevant kitchen related duties including basis meal preparation.
• Laundry washing, drying and ironing duties
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Complete all paperwork accurately.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as laid down by the company.
• Ensure the confidentiality of residents, colleagues and the company at all times.
• Communicate regularly with the line manager.
• Obtain NISCC registration before employment and maintain during employment.
• Adhere to the NISCC Codes of Practice.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills and Qualifications

• 1 years’ experience within a Nursing Home or similar environment to include personal care experience
• Kitchen or laundry experience in work or a voluntary setting
• Studying for or attained a care related qualification.
• Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)

Vacancy ID 1746632 Job Sector Carers and Support Workers Area Co Armagh Location Lurgan Salary £12.31 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 24 Published date 19/11/2025 Closing date 05/12/2025 Worktime 2 x 12 hour night shifts from 8pm- 8am between Monday to Sunday

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 21 Nov 2025