Senior Healthcare Assistant- Visa sponsorship available 

Employer: optimum Care group 

Position:  Senior Healthcare Assistant

Salary:  £12.82

Job Type:Full- time

Work location: Burleigh Hill House, Carrickfergus

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview

We are looking for a Full Time Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our Burleigh Hill Team. The contract is for 4 nights per week, 4 x 12 hour  night shifts allocated between Monday to Sunday.

Sponsorship is available for this role. 

Duties 

To work as a trained multi-skilled member of the team providing various aspects of care to elderly and physically disabled residents.  To provide and assist with training of Healthcare Assistants.  To monitor standards of care within the home and to ensure a high quality, caring service is provided at all times.

Essential Criteria

  • 1 years experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a Nursing Home or similar environment
  • Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
  • Applicants must have English Language ability to at least CEFR level B1 in reading, writing, speaking and listening, as required for the Skilled Worker Visa. Evidence may include an approved English Language Test (e.g. IELTS for UKVI), as UK qualification or a degree taught in English.
  • Right to work in the UK.

Desirable Criteria

  • NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent.
  • 2 years experience in nursing home or similar environment.
  • Previous experience as Senior Healthcare Assistant or supervisory capacity.
  • Previous experience in induction or training role.

Please note if shortlisted,  Interviews will be held on Monday 13th October 2025 in the Home. No other interview dates are available at this time.

About Burleigh Hill House

Burleigh Hill House joined MD Healthcare in 2016.  Situated in historic Carrickfergus, the purpose-built home has been established for over 20 years and offers both Nursing and Residential care.  There are beautiful dayrooms, dining rooms and quiet areas around the home for residents along with a beautiful summer house in the garden.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The company operate a no smoking policy.

Application Process

If you’re interested in this role, check out more information on the Official website and apply now!

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