Healthcare Assistant – Days- maternity-leave

Location:

Burleigh Hill House, Carrickfergus

Hourly Rate: £12.81

Full-time
- Maternity Cover (Temporary contract)

Hours:

36 hours per week, 3 days per week, 3 x 12 hour day shifts between 8am-8pm (Monday to Sunday)

Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks pro rota

Shifts:

Day shifts

Contract:

Temporary contract, 10 months from 1/11/2026 to 5/9/2027

Closing Date:
Friday 30th October 2026 (the Company reserves the right to close the job early.)

• 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 a Blue Light discount card

We are looking for a 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.

• Personal Care Assist with all daily living activities, for example, washing, dressing, toileting/incontinence and assisting with mealtimes.
• 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.

Whilst the above is an outline of the duties you will be required to carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required.

• No experience necessary

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

Sponsorship is not available for this role.

A satisfactory enhanced AccessNI check will be required for this post.

The company has a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

Applicants within the last 6 months need not re-apply.

The Company operates a No Smoking policy.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.