Healthcare Assistant – Nights

Company: Optimum Care Group
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Location: Carrickfergus
Job Description:

Job Title

Healthcare Assistant

Location

Burleigh Hill House, Carrickfergus

Rate

£12.81 per hour

Job Type

Full-time

Shifts

Night shifts

Hours

36 hours

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 a Blue Light discount card

Closing Date

Friday 11th September 2026

Overview

We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Burleigh Hill House Team on a Full time contract, working 3 x 12 hour nights from 8pm to 8am between Monday to Sunday per week.

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)

Equal Opportunities / Sponsorship

We are an equal opportunities employer. Sponsorship is not available for this role. The Company is committed to providing the highest possible quality of service and employees are expected to treat those with whom they come into contact in a caring, courteous and respectful manner at all times.

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Posted: September 14th, 2026