Healthcare Assistant

MD Healthcare Ltd

Employer Location: BT23 7HH
Phone Number: 02891828999
Email: recruitment@optimumcaregroup.co.uk
Web: https://optimumcaregroup.co.uk

Job description

We are looking for Full Time Healthcare Assistant to join our Burleigh Hill Team on a temporary contract covering maternity leave. The contract is for 3 days per week, 3 x 12 hour day shifts per week (working between the hours of 8am and 8pm) allocated between Monday to Sunday. This temporary contract will run for 10 months from 1/11/2026 to 5/9/2027 Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Care Assist with all daily living activities, for example, washing, dressing,toileting/incontinence and assisting with mealtimes.
  • All relevant kitchen related duties including basis meal preparation, laundry, drying and ironing duties.
  • Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
  • Complete all paperwork accurately.
  • Communicate regularly with the line manager.
  • Obtain NISCC registration before employment and maintain during employment.
  • Adhere to the NISCC Codes of Practice.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures as laid down by the company.
  • 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.
  • Whilst the above is an outline of the duties you will be required to carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • No experience necessary as training will be provided.

Desirable Skills

  • Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
  • Experience within a paid Nursing Home or similar environment to include personal care experience.

Vacancy ID
1791753
Job ref.
BHH/HCA Mat leave
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Carrickfergus
Salary
£12.81 per hour.
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
36
Published date
15/10/2026
Closing date
30/10/2026
Worktime
8am-8pm allocated between Monday to Sunday.

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