Healthcare Assistant – Days or Nights

Company: Optimum Care Group
Apply for the Healthcare Assistant – Days or Nights
Location: Bangor
Job Description:

About the Organisation

Northern Ireland’s Leading Health & Social Care Organisation

Job Title

Healthcare Assistant

Location

Abbey View, Bangor

Hourly Rate

£12.81

Contract

Full Time Days or Nights

Shifts

8am to 8pm / 8pm to 8am

Annual Leave

5.6 weeks pro rota

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 Blue Light discount card

Closing Date

Friday 30th October 2026

Duties

  • 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.

Essential Criteria

  • No experience necessary

Desirable Criteria

  • 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)
  • Experience within a paid Nursing Home or similar environment to include personal care experience

Equal Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Smoking Policy

The Company operates a No Smoking policy.

Applicant Exclusions

Applicants within the last six months need not re-apply.

Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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Posted: October 16th, 2026