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Care Assistant

£12.8 per hour
Full-time

Do you have a passion for helping others and a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of older residents?

The Home

Join the Warm and Welcoming Team at Rosemary Lodge Care Home

Located just a short 10-minute walk from Antrim town centre, Rosemary Lodge Care Home offers a friendly, supportive environment for up to 42 residents. We provide care across a range of categories including Residential Care, Dementia, Learning Disability (Over 65), Physical Disability (Over 65), and Mental Health (excluding Learning Disability or Dementia) Over 65.

Our team is known for being approachable, compassionate, and always ready to help — whether it’s supporting daily needs, sharing in meaningful activities, or simply enjoying a friendly chat and a cup of tea. At Rosemary Lodge, we’re committed to making every resident feel safe, valued, and truly at home.

If you’re passionate about person-centred care and want to be part of a team that genuinely enjoys making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

You will pride yourself on providing high-quality, person-centred care to our residents, fostering a welcoming environment where residents are treated with respect and dignity, and staff feel valued and supported. As part of our frontline team, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the Home, assisting with activities of daily living ensuring the wellbeing and comfort of residents. As a Care Assistant, you will also provide emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering meaningful relationships and promoting a sense of compassion; an advocacy for the rights and preferences of our residents.

About The Role

Main Responsibilities

  • Assist residents with daily living activities, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and mobility.
  • Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, helping them maintain a good quality of life.
  • Help residents maintain independence where possible, encouraging involvement in activities.
  • Assist with moving and handling residents using appropriate techniques and equipment.
  • Support the nursing and healthcare team by monitoring residents' well-being and reporting any changes in their health or behaviour.
  • Follow care plans tailored to individual residents' needs, ensuring their comfort and safety.
  • Ensure a clean, safe, and homely environment for residents.

The Benefits

  • Paid annual leave
  • The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company
  • Continuous professional development and training
  • Values-led culture
  • Overtime available at an enhanced rate
  • Opportunities for progression
  • Pension plan (if applicable)
  • Attractive hourly rate
  • Access NI fee paid for
  • NISCC fee reimbursed after qualifying period
  • Uniforms and PPE provided
  • Monthly incentives and recognition awards
  • Free parking

We do not offer sponsorship for this role .

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Required Criteria

  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • A good standard of oral and written English.
  • A non-judgemental approach to others.
  • Excellent communication skills with the compassion required to deliver high-quality care to our residents.
  • Respectful to not only residents but the values and beliefs of other team members.

Desired Criteria

  • Educated to QCF/ NVQ Level 2 is desirable, but not essential.
  • Previous experience in Health and Social Care preferred, although not essential as full training will be provided.

Skills Needed

About The Company

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services.

Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.

Company Culture

We’re always on the look out for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance.

Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.

Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we’d love to have you join the team.

Company Benefits

Healthcare Ireland Group is not just a workplace; it's a community where your work has a purpose, and your contributions are valued.

If you're passionate about making a difference and are seeking a rewarding career in healthcare, we welcome you to explore opportunities with us and help continue our legacy of excellence in care .

Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Free parking, Competitive salary, Social Opportunities, Employee Recognition Scheme, Culture of recognition, On the job learning

Salary

£12.80 per hour

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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