Job Description

Job Title:

General Assistant (Spa Nursing Home Group)

Location:

Oakridge Care Home, Ballynahinch

Salary:

12.21 per hour

Hours:

24 hours per week (between 8am - 7pm)

Closing Date:

27th May 2025 at 12 noon

To apply, please complete the application form

https://forms.office.com/e/VHBjaUih3j

. CVs will not be accepted.

About Us

For over twenty years, we have taken great pride in providing exceptional care to our residents. Each person in our homes is valued as an individual and we are committed to fostering a warm, supportive and inclusive community where everyone feels cherished and respected.

A career in care goes beyond the care team itself--it takes a dedicated support network to ensure our homes run smoothly and remain a safe, welcoming environment. We believe that compassion, understanding and positivity are not only the key traits we look for in our team--but also the values we live by in supporting our employees.

We are proud of our outstanding team and passionate about developing our people. As an Opening Doors employer with Business in the Community Northern Ireland, we are committed to making our workplaces more inclusive and connecting untapped talent through underrepresented groups. We encourage continuous learning through training, external development opportunities and financial support for further education.

About the Role

Oakridge Care Home, located on the Magheraknock Road in Ballynahinch, caters for up to 65 residents requiring frail elderly, EMI or residential care.

As a General Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents. Your responsibilities will include carrying out domestic cleaning tasks across all areas of the home, ensuring hygiene and safety standards are met. You will also assist with laundry services, helping to provide fresh linens and clothing for residents, and support kitchen operations by assisting with basic food preparation and cleaning duties. This role requires attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a commitment to providing excellent service in a caring and respectful setting.

About You

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are passionate about delivering high-quality care. The most important qualities we look for are:

Compassion, understanding and positivity in supporting others. A commitment to treating people with dignity and respect. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Experience of cleaning, laundry or kitchen, whether in work or home. An interest in cleaning and attention to detail. Eligibility to live and work in the UK (this role does not meet Home Office requirements for sponsorship) Medical fitness to carry out physical requirements of the role.

What We Offer

A welcoming and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued. Salary of 12.21 per hour (paid weekly). Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career. Supportive leadership and a team that cares about your well-being.
How to Apply

If you share our commitment to compassionate, inclusive care we would love to hear from you. To apply, please complete the application form https://forms.office.com/e/VHBjaUih3j. To explore opportunities, access interview tips and view job descriptions, visit our website: www.spanursinghomes.co.uk/careers.

Additional Information

Interviews may take place via video call.

This role involves substantial access to vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be offered the position subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI. Regulated posts will also require a check of the adult barred list.

Spa Nursing Group is an equal opportunities employer. We wholeheartedly support Equality and Diversity in employment and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Physical Setting:

Care home Nursing home Residential home
Shift:

10 hour shift Day shift
Application question(s):

Have you completed the application form? CV's are not accepted.
Work Location: In person