Senior Health Care Assistant – £500 joining bonus*

Company: Ann's Home Care
Apply for the Senior Health Care Assistant – £500 joining bonus*
Location: Downpatrick
Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the needs of the residents but can include:



  • Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living, according to their individual needs.

  • Observe the care planning needs of residents and complete daily records as instructed and in line with Company’s policy and procedure

  • Follow the competency-based training and under the supervision of the Unit/Home manager, ensure the residents medication is: -Stored correctly – Administered in line with company policy and professional guidelines – Manage and coordinate the supply of medication communicating with Pharmacy to ensure there is always a supply of medication as required-

  • Ensure audits are completed – Report and record any discrepancies in line with the facility medicine policy

  • Ensure that staff are making the best use of the aids available in assisting residents who have limited mobility, or physical difficulties.

  • Monitor and report on the condition of palliative care/end of life residents

  • Promote the rights, dignity, privacy, respect, & choice to every resident when providing care.

  • Support & encourage residents to maintain their independence in all aspects of daily living.


Essential Criteria



  • GCSE Maths and English

  • Basic IT skills

  • Minimum of NVQ Level 2 with willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3

  • Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal

  • 6+ months experience in working in care

  • Will be required to be signed off as competent at the induction training

  • Available to work a flexible shift pattern including 1:1 support, evenings and weekends

  • All Ann’s Care Home Health Care Assistant staff will be required to complete and obtain a minimum 60% in Level 2 of The Deprivation of Liberty module

  • Eligibility to work in UK


Benefits of working with Ann’s Care Homes:



  • A friendly dedicated team

  • £13.70 p/h

  • £500 joining bonus*

  • Free Uniform

  • Four Weekly pay

  • Paid Access NI Check

  • Free Practical and online training


Immediate interviews offered.


We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage


Ann’s are an Equal Opportunities Employer

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Posted: August 4th, 2026