Care Assistant


Job description

As a Care Assistant with Silver Birch Lodge, you will assist the Nurse in Charge in the smooth running of the Night duty shift, ensuring our Residents receive the highest quality care. Attending to the personal care needs of our Residents, providing support and encouragement and promoting independence and respecting dignity of each individual Resident.

Responsibilities

  • Providing personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, and continence support.
  • Assisting residents with mobility, transfers, and the use of mobility aids.
  • Supporting residents with feeding assistance where required.
  • Maintaining accurate care records and documentation.
  • Supporting nurses and senior care staff with clinical and non-clinical tasks.
  • Ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable environment at all times.
  • Following care plans, health and safety guidelines, and infection control procedures
  • Treating all residents with respect, dignity, and compassion.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
  • NISCC registered (or willing to apply)
  • Willing to complete an Enhanced Access NI check
  • Two satisfactory references from previous two employers

Desirable Skills

  • 1 years experience in a similar caring role.

Further Information

Free training Company pension scheme Free uniforms Free onsite Parking Apply Early, We interview on a rolling basis and may close applications early. There are no sponsorship opportunities with this role.

Application Information

Telephone: 02897510392 or email info@silverbirchpnh.co.uk

Vacancy ID
1589435
Job ref.
CAND01
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers
Area
Co Down
Location
Saintfield
Salary
To be confirmed
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
30
Published date
10/02/2026
Closing date
23/03/2026
Worktime
9.20pm - 7.20am, days to be confirmed

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