Senior Care Assistant - Massereene Manor

Hutchinson Care; Antrim; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson Care Homes is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for Massereene Manor (Broomhill Residential) in Northern Ireland. The role requires NVQ Level 3 and entails night duties, supporting residents with personal care, medication administration under supervision, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to maintain high standards of care.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork, and flexibility across the care home group with mandatory training and meetings as part of ongoing

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring disposition.
• Excellent observation skills and initiative.
• At least 1 year experience working in healthcare.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to residents’ needs.
• Team player with a reliable and professional approach.
• Punctual, well-presented, and trustworthy.
• Physically fit to meet the demands of the role.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
• Knowledge of dementia care and person-centred practices.
• Previous experience assisting with medication.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care including dressing, washing and eating.
• Provide company to Residents.
• Explain care plans to family members professionally.
• Follow infection control, safeguarding, and health & safety procedures.
• Report accidents, incidents, or concerns immediately to management.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Be flexible to work across different care homes within the group.
• Administer medication under supervision.
• Collaborate with health care professionals to provide high standard of care.
• Attend necessary training and meetings.

Skills

Compassionate

Observation skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Punctual

Physically fit

Pressure handling

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Massereene Manor (Broomhill Residential)

Broomhill Residential Unit is a key part of Massereene Manor, offering high‑quality residential care supported by an experienced and committed staff team. We provide structured, person‑centred support tailored to each resident’s needs, with a strong emphasis on safety, respect, and daily quality of life. Our team works closely with families and external professionals to ensure continuity of care and positive outcomes. NVQ Level 3 is required for this role.

Main Duties:

• Assisting residents with personal care which includes getting dressed, washing and eating

• Provide company to the Residents.

• Provide information to family member regarding care plans in a professional manner

• Follow all infection control, safeguarding, and health & safety procedures.

• Report accidents, incidents, or concerns immediately to management.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Be flexible to work across different care homes within the group when required.

• Ensuring the needs and wishes of the residents are met

• Administer medication under supervision

• Working with other health care professionals to provide a high stand of care

• Attend all necessary training when instructed

• Participate in any other duties detailed by management that may be considered relevant

• Report and record any breaks or damages to your Manager/or Deputy Manager

• Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives

• To attend staff meetings as and when required

• Always maintain confidentiality

• You may be required to work in other homes in the business at short notice to assist with staffing levels

Administration Duties:

• Keep Residents Care records up to date and inform the staff nurse, Home Manager/Deputy Manager of any changes

• Keep accurate, timely, and legible records of residents’ care and medical needs

• Involvement with resident Care plans and keeping records up to date, accurate meticulous and legible

• Record any changes in residents’ health, wellbeing, or behaviour to the Nurse/Manager promptly

• Record and report any damages or maintenance issues.

General & Personal Development:

• Ability to work effectively within a team

• Organised and trustworthy

• Pride in your work

• Physically fit to carry out cleaning duties

• Ability to take instruction

• Punctual and Reliable

• Clean and Tidy appearance

• Flexible approach to work including change of working patterns to suit the Care Home

Teamwork & Professionalism:

• Work effectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues as required.

• Attend mandatory training, staff meetings, and supervisions.

• Demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile.

• Promote Hutchinson Care Homes’ values in all aspects of work.

No sponsorship offered for this position

This is a night duty position

About the role

Essential Criteria:

• Compassionate and caring disposition

• Excellent observation skills and initiative

• At least 1 year experience working in healthcare

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to residents’ needs.

• Team player with a reliable and professional approach

• Punctual, well-presented, and trustworthy

• Physically fit to meet the demands of the role

Desirable Criteria:

• Enthusiastic and Professional

• Experience with administering medication

• Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out your duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards).

• Knowledge of dementia care and person-centred practices

• Previous experience assisting with medication

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

About the company

Hutchinson Care Homes is a family-owned provider of high-quality nursing and residential care across Northern Ireland. Founded on the values of caring, integrity, and safety, we offer a nurturing environment where residents are treated with dignity and respect. Our services include specialized nursing care, dementia care, residential living, respite stays and day care, all delivered by compassionate, professional staff. We are committed to providing a safe and comfortable home where every resident feels valued and can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.

Required Criteria

• Compassionate and caring disposition
• Excellent observation skills and initiative
• At least 1 year experience working in healthcare
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to residents’ needs.
• Team player with a reliable and professional approach
• Punctual, well-presented, and trustworthy
• Physically fit to meet the demands of the role

Desired Criteria

• Enthusiastic and Professional
• Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out your duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
• Knowledge of dementia care and person-centred practices
• Previous experience assisting with medication
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.