Care Assistant
We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Care Assistant to join our team. In this vital role, you will help create a comfortable and supportive environment, enabling our residents to be as independent as possible while ensuring their dignity and respect are maintained at all times.
About the role
Key Responsibilities Include:
Person-Centred Care: Providing one-on-one and general personal care, including assisting with feeding, washing, bathing, dressing, and toileting.
Support & Enablement: Promoting social, self-help, and everyday living skills, assisting residents with limited mobility, and participating in recreational activities and outings.
Safety & Compliance: Appropriately supervising residents, reporting incidents immediately to the Nurse-in-Charge, and adhering to all Company, NISCC, and RQIA frameworks, policies, and procedures.
Hospitality: Assisting with serving food/drinks, laundry, maintaining clean and tidy bedrooms, and ensuring visitors feel welcome.
Administration: Completing all written records accurately and participating in mandatory training and staff meetings.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Previous experience of caring for others, either in a professional capacity or as a lead carer for family members/relatives.
- A genuine interest and passion for working with people with various care needs.
- A confident communicator with a good command of the English language (written and spoken).
- A dedicated team player.
- Demonstrate kindness, empathy, and an acute understanding of the challenges facing new residents.
- The ability to comply with NISCC registration requirements and satisfy the requirements of an Enhanced Access NI check.
Desired criteria
- Previous experience of working in a professional care environment.
- Previous experience and/or training in care planning.
- NVQ2 in Health & Social Care, a related area, or an equivalent/higher recognised qualification.
Wood Green Healthcare
We are Woodgreen Healthcare, a dedicated provider of high-quality residential and nursing care across Northern Ireland.
Our focus is on person-centred support, ensuring every resident is treated with dignity, respect and compassion.
We create warm, homely environments where individuals can feel safe, valued and supported to live fulfilling lives.
At Woodgreen Healthcare, we believe that great care begins with great people and strong values.
At Woodgreen Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional standards of care to older people and those with complex needs. Our homes provide residential, nursing and dementia care, supported by skilled multidisciplinary teams who place residents at the heart of every decision. We work closely with families, healthcare professionals and local communities to ensure care plans are tailored, flexible and meaningful. With a commitment to continuous improvement, we invest in modern facilities, staff development and innovative approaches that enhance quality of life. For our teams, Woodgreen Healthcare is more than a workplace — it’s a place where compassion meets professionalism and where every role makes a real difference.
Our culture is built on kindness, teamwork and respect. We believe that when our staff feel supported and valued, our residents receive the very best care. At Woodgreen Healthcare, we encourage open communication, shared learning and a genuine sense of belonging. Every colleague — from carers to nurses, chefs to housekeeping — plays a vital role in creating a positive home environment. We celebrate diversity, recognise achievements and promote a culture where people are empowered to grow. Above all, we are proud to be a team that puts people before processes and compassion before everything.
Our benefits
We are committed to looking after our people as well as our residents. At Woodgreen Healthcare, you will receive comprehensive induction training, ongoing professional development and clear opportunities to progress your career. We offer competitive pay, flexible shift patterns and a supportive management team that listens. Our employees benefit from a friendly working environment, access to further qualifications and regular supervision to help them thrive in their roles. Most importantly, we offer the chance to do meaningful, rewarding work where you can see the positive impact you make every day. When you join us, you become part of a team that is respected, appreciated and truly valued.
Annual performance review
Culture of recognition
Care Assistant
We are Woodgreen Healthcare, a dedicated provider of high-quality residential and nursing care across Northern Ireland.
Our focus is on person-centred support, ensuring every resident is treated with dignity, respect and compassion.
We create warm, homely environments where individuals can feel safe, valued and supported to live fulfilling lives.
At Woodgreen Healthcare, we believe that great care begins with great people and strong values.