Regional Care Assistant

Healthcare Ireland Group; Antrim; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Ireland Group is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team. The role involves providing essential support to residents, including personal care and emotional companionship, while collaborating with healthcare professionals. This position offers training, career progression opportunities, and a chance to be part of a values-led culture focused on exceptional care.

Benefits

Attractive hourly rate

Weekly pay

Continuous professional development and training

Values-led culture

Pension plan (if applicable)

Free parking

Uniforms and PPE provided

Access NI fee paid

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months previous experience in health and social care.
• NISCC registered or eligible to register.
• Access to a car and full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff with care plans and activities.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with families.

Skills

Written and oral English

Caring nature

Communication

Education

Educated to NVQ 2 level

Job description

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We do not offer sponsorship for this role - if you require sponsorship your application will be automatically declined. Please consider this carefully before applying - no exceptions.

Are you passionate with a caring nature?

Do you have the skills to work across multiple sites?

Do you have access to a car and full UK driving licence?

The Home

This post is a regional post which requires you to travel around different Healthcare Ireland homes within a region covering different categories of care.

The Role

Care Assistants at Healthcare Ireland play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of our Homes, providing essential support and assistance to Residents to ensure their wellbeing and comfort. Care Assistants are part of our frontline team, responsible for delivering personalised care and assistance with activities of daily living.

Our Care Assistants also provide emotional support and companionship to Residents, fostering meaningful relationships and promoting a sense of compassion; an advocacy for the rights and preferences of our residents.

Collaborating with Nurses, Wellbeing team, families and external healthcare professionals to ensure holistic and person-centred care, Care Assistants are essential in our mission to provide excellent care.

About The Role

Main Responsibilities

Assist qualified staff with care plans, tasks and activities to support the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents

Participate in activities, motivating and supporting residents to get involved

Assist residents with eating, drinking, washing, dressing and going to the toilet

Assess and observe the emotional and physical wellbeing of residents, recognising changes and reporting as necessary in a timely manner

Maintain accurate records, communicating effectively with residents and their families

Provide care in a safe environment through participation in learning and development programmes.

The Benefits

Attractive hourly rate

The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company

Weekly pay

Continuous professional development and training

Values-led culture

Opportunities for progression

Pension plan (if applicable)

Access NI fee paid for

Uniforms and PPE provided

Free parking

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

Skills Needed

About The Company

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services.

Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.

Company Culture

We’re always on the look out for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance.

Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.

Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we’d love to have you join the team.

Desired Criteria

• Educated to NVQ 2 level

Required Criteria

• A good standard of written and oral English
• The Right to Work in the UK
• Be NISCC registered or eligible to register
• Must be able to travel: driving licence and access to vehicle required
• Minimum of 6 months previous experience in health and social care