Healthcare Assistant


Job description

To deliver person-centred care and support to residents within Nazareth House Care Village. The Healthcare Assistant will assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and general well-being in line with each individual’s care plan. The role plays a key part in maintaining the comfort, safety, and dignity of residents, while working collaboratively with the wider care team.

Responsibilities

  • Assist residents with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily routines.
  • Follow care plans, document changes, and support medication if trained.
  • Promote independence, communicate clearly, work as a team, and uphold health, safety, hygiene standards.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Completion of or willingness to complete NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
  • Good spoken and written English.
  • Basic IT literacy for documentation purposes.

Desirable Skills

  • Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Further Information

Location - Nazareth House Care Village, 516 Ravenhill Road, Belfast, BT6 0BW

Vacancy ID
1752459
Job ref.
2026
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers
Area
Belfast
Location
Belfast
Salary
£12.31 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
36
Published date
05/01/2026
Closing date
14/02/2026
Worktime
8:am to 8:pm or 8:pm to 8:am, days to be confirmed

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