Healthcare Assistant
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Healthcare Assistant
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Burleigh Hill House team in Carrickfergus. This full-time night shift position offers £12.81 per hour with benefits including paid training, free uniform, and pension.
- Location: Burleigh Hill House, Carrickfergus
- Rate: £12.81/hour
- Hours: 36 hours per week, 3x12 hour night shifts (8pm-8am)
- Closing Date: 22nd May 2026
- Sponsorship not available
Job Overview
We are looking for 1 X Full Time Healthcare Assistant to join our Burleigh Hill House Team. The contract is for 3 Nights per week, 3 x 12 hour night shifts per week 8pm to 8am, allocated between Monday to Sunday. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Main Function of the Job
To work as a trained multi-skilled member providing various aspects of care to elderly residents. Training will be provided.
Duties
- Personal Care - Assist with all daily living activities, for example, washing, dressing, toileting/incontinence and assisting with mealtimes.
- 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.
Essential Criteria
- No experience necessary
Desirable Criteria
- Experience within a paid Nursing Home or similar environment to include personal care experience
- Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
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
- Eligible to apply for a Blue Light discount card
The Company is committed to providing the highest possible quality of service. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group operates a No Smoking policy. A satisfactory enhanced AccessNI check will be required for this post. The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group of companies has a policy on the secure handling of disclosure information.
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