Healthcare Assistant – Maternity Leave

Healthcare Assistant (Maternity Leave cover)

Location: Abbey View, Bangor

Contract Type: Full Time

Shift: 8am to 8pm (12 hours long, Monday to Sunday)

Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks pro rota

Hourly Rate: £12.81

Closing Date: Friday 7th August 2026

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 Blue Light discount card

Duties

• Personal Care – Assist with all daily living activities, for example, washing, dressing, toileting/incontinence and assisting with mealtimes. Follow guidelines for safe movement of clients, using appropriate equipment where necessary.




• 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

• Kitchen or laundry experience in work or a voluntary setting




• Studying for or attained a care related qualification.




• Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)




• Experience within a paid Nursing Home or similar environment to include personal care experience

Equal Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The Company operates a No Smoking policy.

Please Note: Applicants within the last six months need not re-apply.

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Head Office: Optimum Care Group | Movilla House | 2 Berkshire Road | Newtownards | BT23 7HH

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