Healthcare Ireland Group
Senior Care Assistant - Residential
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Job Description
Location: 420 Crumlin Road
Be Part of the Team at Bradley Manor Care Home
Established in 2015, Bradley Manor Care Home was the first home within the Healthcare Ireland Group and remains a proud example of compassionate, person-centred care. We provide tailored support to meet the individual needs of each resident, ensuring dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
Our home accommodates 79 residents across three specialist units: Residential Dementia, Dementia Nursing, and General/Frail Elderly Nursing. This allows us to offer a seamless continuum of care as needs evolve over time.
Set in a scenic location with stunning views over Belfast, Bradley Manor offers a peaceful and uplifting environment for both residents and their families.
If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care in a supportive and rewarding setting, we’d love to welcome you to our team.
The Role
The Senior Care Assistant role in our Homes is part of a dedicated team who are essential to the daily operations of the Home. In our Residential Homes and units, this is a leadership role, working closely with the care team to lead on shifts and manage medication.
Senior Care Assistants provide high quality care and support to our residents in a warm and safe environment. Senior Care Assistants play a crucial role in the delivery of care, working with the care team, the role of a Senior Care Assistant is to provide leadership, guidance and hands-on assistance to ensure the residents receive personalised care that meets their individual needs and preferences.
Our Senior Care Assistants 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.
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About The Role
Main Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and support to residents with activities of daily living, including personal care and mobility in accordance with individual care plans and resident preferences.
- Observes and monitors the wellbeing of residents ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.
- Monitors and allocates the work for care assistants.
- Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with residents, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.
- Responsibility for the administration and management of medication, medication audits and storage in line with regulatory requirements.
- Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.
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
- NISCC reimbursed after qualifying period
- Uniforms and PPE supplied
- Monthly incentives and recognition awards
- Free parking
We do offer sponsorship for this role.
Healthcare Ireland
Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
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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.
Required Criteria
- Medications experience within care setting
- The Right to Work in the UK
- Educated to a minimum GCSE/NVQ 3 or above (or similar qualification) with a good standard of English
- Previous Care Experience
Desired Criteria
- Previous experience in care home setting
- Experience supervising staff
Closing Date: Tuesday 25th August, 2026
Contract Type: full time
Salary: £14.00 Hourly
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