Senior Care Assistant - Residential

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a dedicated team in providing person-centred care to residents. This role includes administering medication, monitoring well-being, and developing strong relationships with residents. Desired candidates will have care experience, medication management experience, and relevant qualifications. The opportunity also offers ongoing training, a values-led culture, and career progression opportunities with an attractive hourly rate of £14.02.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Continuous professional development

Pension plan

Free parking

Monthly incentives and recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff is desirable.
• Previous care experience needed.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents with daily living activities.
• Administer and manage medication according to regulations.
• Develop strong relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Medications experience within care setting

Good standard of English

Education

GCSE/NVQ 3 or above

Job description

Join the Team at Carlingford Lodge Care Home

Located in the picturesque port town of Warrenpoint, nestled at the head of Carlingford Lough and just five miles south of Newry, Carlingford Lodge Care Home offers a warm and supportive environment for our residents. Our home provides nursing care for 58 residents across three specialised units: General Nursing, Dementia Nursing, and General Residential.

Led by our Home Manager, our professional team of nurses and carers work closely together, supported by dedicated administrative staff and ancillary teams including housekeeping, catering, and maintenance, to ensure the highest standard of care.

If you are passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care in a beautiful setting, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

The Senior Care Assistant role in our Homes is part of a dedicated team who are essential to the daily operations of the Home. In our Residential Homes and units, this is a leadership role, working closely with the care team to lead on shifts and manage medication.

Senior Care Assistants provide high quality care and support to our residents in a warm and safe environment. Senior Care Assistants play a crucial role in the delivery of care, working with the care team, the role of a Senior Care Assistant is to provide leadership, guidance and hands‑on assistance to ensure the residents receive personalised care that meets their individual needs and preferences.

Our Senior 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.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to residents with activities of daily living, including personal care and mobility in accordance with individual care plans and resident preferences.
• Observe and monitor the wellbeing of residents ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.
• Monitor and allocate the work for care assistants.
• Develop and maintain a good professional relationship with residents, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.
• Responsibility for the administration and management of medication, medication audits and storage in line with regulatory requirements.
• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.

Benefits

• Paid annual leave
• The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company
• Continuous professional development and training
• Values‑led culture
• Overtime available at an enhanced rate
• Opportunities for progression
• Pension plan (if applicable)
• Attractive hourly rate
• Access NI
• NISCC reimbursed after qualifying period
• Uniforms and PPE supplied
• Monthly incentives and recognition awards
• Free parking

We do not offer sponsorship for this role .

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

Required Criteria

• Medications experience within care setting
• The Right to Work in the UK
• Educated to a minimum GCSE/NVQ 3 or above (or similar qualification) with a good standard of English
• Previous Care Experience

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience in care home setting
• Experience supervising staff

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.

Salary

£14.02 per hour