Healthcare Assistant (Twilight) – Part-time

Optimum Care Group; Lurgan; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Bank holiday rate

Mental health support line

Paid training and induction

Free on-site parking

Free uniform

Company pension

Job summary

Optimum Care Group is hiring a Part-time Healthcare Assistant for Twilight shifts at Aughnacloy House, Lurgan. The role involves working 2 or 4 evenings per week (4pm–10pm), with an hourly rate of £12.81 and pro-rated annual leave of 5.6 weeks. Training, pension, parking, and uniform are provided.

Sponsorship is not available. Applicants should have at least 1 year of Personal Care experience and may need NISCC registration.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in Personal Care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities (washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding).
• Follow safety guidelines for moving and handling.
• Carry out kitchen duties and basic meals preparation.
• Support with laundry and general housekeeping tasks.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Personal care

Job description

Job:

Healthcare Assistant
(Twilight) Part-time

JOB: Community Care Worker

Aughnacloy House, Lurgan

Location

£12.81

Hourly Rate

Job Type:

Part-time

Shifts:

12-24 hours

Hours:

2 or 4 x 6hr shiftsTwilight Shift (between the hours of 4:00pm and 10:00pm)

Annual Leave:

5.6 weeks pro rota

Your Benefits :

Excellent Pay - £12.81

Enhanced Bank Holiday Rate

Access to Employee Mental Health Support Line

Paid training and induction

Free on-site parking

Free Uniform

Company Pension

Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Part Time Healthcare Assistant to join our Aughnacloy Team. The successful applicant will be employed 2 or 4 evening shifts per week. The shifts are between 4pm and 10pm Monday-Sunday.

Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Duties

You will work as a trained multi-skilled member providing various aspects of care to elderly residents. Training will be provided.

The Healthcare Assistant may be required to work in any department of the Home as stated below:

• Personal Care 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.
• Kitchen 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.
• Communicate regularly with the line manager.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as laid down by the company.
• Obtain NISCC registration before employment and maintain during employment.
• Adhere to the NISCC Codes of Practice.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety guidelines.
• Ensure the confidentiality of residents, colleagues and the company at all times.
• Work as part of a team.
• Provide a quality service at all times.

Whilst the above is an outline of the duties you will be required to carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required.

The Company is committed to providing the highest possible quality of service and employees are expected to treat those with whom they come into contact in a caring, courteous and respectful manner at all times.

Essential Criteria

• 1 years' experience in Personal Care

Desirable Criteria

• Personal care experience within a Nursing Home or similar environment
• 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)

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please note: Applicants within the last 6 months need not re-apply.

We operate a no Smoking Policy

A satisfactory enhanced AccessNI check will be required for this post The Optimum Care Group of companies, as per the Access NI Code of Practice, has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.If successful please be aware that we have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. Our Policy states that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to fully and accurately disclose all criminal convictions will lead to the withdrawal of the offer.