Healthcare Ireland, a leading provider of care services, is currently seeking a Care Assistant to join one of their exceptional Bohill homes. The company offers visa sponsorship for candidates on student visas.
About the Company
At Healthcare Ireland, we emphasize individuality, privacy, and dignity for all our residents. Our approach respects the personal needs and choices of every individual, ensuring they receive care tailored to their unique circumstances. We are committed to creating a supportive and empowering environment for both residents and staff.
About Bohill Bungalows:
Located just outside Coleraine in a tranquil rural setting, Bohill Bungalows is renowned for its specialized care and rehabilitation services. We provide expert care for residents with traumatic brain injuries, acquired brain injuries, neuro-degenerative conditions, learning disabilities, and complex epilepsy.
Bohill Bungalows, built in 2012, consists of three purpose-built, 6-bedroom bungalows—one dedicated to ABI (Acquired Brain Injury) and two designed for clients with learning disabilities. We work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure all residents receive comprehensive, personalized care in a homely environment.
Join Healthcare Ireland and contribute to a team that values compassion, professionalism, and holistic care.
Position: Care Assistant
Salary: £11.90 an hour
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Coleraine, UK
About the Role
We can only offer sponsorship for anyone on a Student Visa for those who have a minimum of 6 months expiry left. This is to allow the candidate to work in HCI and complete a review before sponsorship will be offered. Anyone on a Skilled Worker, Dependent and Graduate visa seeking sponsorship will not be accepted. Please consider this carefully before applying – no exceptions will be made.
For this role you must be fully flexible Monday to Sunday. You will be allocated shifts on a rotational basis. You must be able to work a combination of 8am -8pm, 8am -2pm and 2pm -8pm.
You will not be able to provide us with your availability and we cannot allocate you your preferred shifts. Please consider this carefully before applying.
The role of the Positive Behaviour Care Assistant is essential in our mission to provide excellent care. Positive Behaviour Care Assistants work closely with the senior team to meet the daily needs of residents using a positive behaviour, person centred approach., helping our residents fulfil their potential.
At Healthcare Ireland we provide a comfortable environment for each resident with the highest quality of care. We are proud to be able to offer a place for those with complex behavioural needs, and our team of Positive Behaviour Care Assistants are key to that. Positive Behaviour Care Assistants enable residents to have opportunities for life enrichment using an approach tailored to meet each resident’s needs and preferences in addition to promoting the highest possible quality of life.
Main Duties
- Provide direct care and support to residents with complex behavioural needs, including assisting with activities of daily living, behaviour management and emotional support.
- Establish rapport and build trusting relationships with residents, demonstrating empathy, patience and understanding in all interactions.
- Assist senior and nursing team members with care plans, tasks, and activities to support the resident’s wellbeing.
- Provide care in a safe environment through participation in learning and development programmes.
- Participate in activities, motivating and supporting residents to get involved, promoting mental stimulation, socialisation and emotional wellbeing.
- Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed, following established processes and ensuring resident safety and wellbeing.
- Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager
Qualifications
Required Criteria
- To be a good listener, showing patience, compassion, empathy and understanding
- A good standard of written and oral English
- The Right to Work in the UK
Desired Criteria
- Previous experience within a care setting
- At least 6 months experience working in a regulated care or support environment for people with learning disability or complex needs
- Educated to QCF level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social care
Benefits
- Paid annual leave
- The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company
- 4-weekly pay
- 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
- NISCC fee reimbursed after qualifying period
- Uniforms and PPE provided
- Monthly incentives and recognition awards
- Free parking
- Sponsorship available to candidates on Student Visas
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply
Application Deadline
Open until filled