General Assistant

Carlingford Lodge Care Home is situated in the beautiful port town of Warrenpoint, located at the head of Carlingford Lough, just five miles south from the city of Newry. It provides nursing care for 58 residents over 3 Units:
General Nursing, Dementia Nursing and a General Residential. The Home Manager welcomes the residents with her team of professional nurses and carers aided by an administrator and ancillary support from housekeeping, catering and maintenance personnel.

The General Assistant role at Healthcare Ireland is a blended role, working with the Housekeeping and Kitchen team to assist with the day-to-day operations of the Home. The General Assistants in our Homes play a key role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our kitchens, housekeeping and laundry functions, ensuring that residents receive high-quality meals and have a clean environment.

The role is essential in the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of high-quality, person-centred surroundings.

• Ensure the expected standards are achieved throughout the home
• Cover domestic, kitchen and laundry duties; training in all 3 areas provided
• Identify and report any damage, faults or other issues to maintenance or management
• Adhere to the cleaning and auditing schedule
• Use and store cleaning products in accordance with COSHH regulations
• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager

• 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
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Monthly incentives and recognition awards
• Free parking

• To be numerate and literate with a good standard of English
• The Right to Work in the UK
• Have basic knowledge of COSHH, Health and Safety, Fire and Security Regulations
• Previous experience in a relevant role

• Relevant work experience in a care home/ healthcare environment
• Previous experience gained in a domestic, laundry or kitchen environment

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.

We’re always on the lookout 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.

£12.21 per hour

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