Healthcare Assistant Full time- Sponsorship
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£33,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 6135 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 52% sure that is the right code. Optimum Care Group is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 6131 (Nursing auxiliaries and assistants). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
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Healthcare Assistant - Full Time (Sponsorship)
JOB: Community Care Worker
Job:
Healthcare Assistant - Full Time (Sponsorship)
JOB: Community Care Worker
Aughnacloy House, Lurgan
Location
Aughnacloy House, Lurgan
Location
Job Type:
Full time
Shifts:
Days or Nights
Hours:
48 hours per week 4 X 12 hour shifts 8am to 8pm or 8pm to 8am
Annual Leave:
5.6 weeks pro rota
Your Benefits :
Excellent Pay
Enhanced Bank Holiday Rate
Access to Employee Mental Health Support Line
Paid training and induction
Free on-site parking
Free Uniform
Company Pension
Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026 The Company reserves the right to close the job early.
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Your Benefits :
Excellent Pay
Enhanced Bank Holiday Rate
Access to Employee Mental Health Support Line
Paid training and induction
Free on-site parking
Free Uniform
Company Pension
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Overview
We are seeking to appoint a Healthcare Assistant and are looking for candidates who are available to commence the recruitment process promptly.
Sponsorship is available for this role for eligible candidates. Due to the immediate recruitment requirements for this post, applicants requiring sponsorship must already be resident in Northern Ireland and have the appropriate permission to work in the UK and, where applicable, be eligible to switch sponsorship.
Duties
You will work as a trained multi-skilled member providing various aspects of care to elderly residents. Training will be provided.
The Healthcare Assistant may be required to work in any department of the Home as stated below:
JOB: Community Care Worker
Job:
Healthcare Assistant - Full Time (Sponsorship)
JOB: Community Care Worker
Aughnacloy House, Lurgan
Location
Aughnacloy House, Lurgan
Location
Job Type:
Full time
Shifts:
Days or Nights
Hours:
48 hours per week 4 X 12 hour shifts 8am to 8pm or 8pm to 8am
Annual Leave:
5.6 weeks pro rota
Your Benefits :
Excellent Pay
Enhanced Bank Holiday Rate
Access to Employee Mental Health Support Line
Paid training and induction
Free on-site parking
Free Uniform
Company Pension
Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026 The Company reserves the right to close the job early.
Follow Us:
Your Benefits :
Excellent Pay
Enhanced Bank Holiday Rate
Access to Employee Mental Health Support Line
Paid training and induction
Free on-site parking
Free Uniform
Company Pension
Follow Us:
Apply Now
To apply please complete the full application form.
Overview
We are seeking to appoint a Healthcare Assistant and are looking for candidates who are available to commence the recruitment process promptly.
Sponsorship is available for this role for eligible candidates. Due to the immediate recruitment requirements for this post, applicants requiring sponsorship must already be resident in Northern Ireland and have the appropriate permission to work in the UK and, where applicable, be eligible to switch sponsorship.
Duties
You will work as a trained multi-skilled member providing various aspects of care to elderly residents. Training will be provided.
The Healthcare Assistant may be required to work in any department of the Home as stated below:
- Personal Care Assist with all daily living activities, for example, washing, dressing, toileting/incontinence and assisting with mealtimes.
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The Company is committed to providing the highest possible quality of service and employees are expected to treat those with whom they come into contact in a caring, courteous and respectful manner at all times.
Essential Criteria
- 1 years’ experience in Personal Care
- Must live in Northern Ireland
- Personal care experience within a Nursing Home or similar environment
- Kitchen or laundry experience in work or a voluntary setting
- Studying for or attained a care related qualification.
- Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
We operate a no Smoking Policy.
Please note: Applicants within the last 6 months need not re-apply.
A satisfactory enhanced AccessNI check will be required for this post The Optimum Care Group of companies, as per the Access NI Code of Practice, has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department. If successful please be aware that we have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. Our Policy states that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to fully and accurately disclose all criminal convictions will lead to the withdrawal of the offer.
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Overview
We are seeking to appoint a Healthcare Assistant and are looking for candidates who are available to commence the recruitment process promptly.
Sponsorship is available for this role for eligible candidates. Due to the immediate recruitment requirements for this post, applicants requiring sponsorship must already be resident in Northern Ireland and have the appropriate permission to work in the UK and, where applicable, be eligible to switch sponsorship.
Duties
You will work as a trained multi-skilled member providing various aspects of care to elderly residents. Training will be provided.
The Healthcare Assistant may be required to work in any department of the Home as stated below:
The Company is committed to providing the highest possible quality of service and employees are expected to treat those with whom they come into contact in a caring, courteous and respectful manner at all times.
Essential Criteria
We are seeking to appoint a Healthcare Assistant and are looking for candidates who are available to commence the recruitment process promptly.
Sponsorship is available for this role for eligible candidates. Due to the immediate recruitment requirements for this post, applicants requiring sponsorship must already be resident in Northern Ireland and have the appropriate permission to work in the UK and, where applicable, be eligible to switch sponsorship.
Duties
You will work as a trained multi-skilled member providing various aspects of care to elderly residents. Training will be provided.
The Healthcare Assistant may be required to work in any department of the Home as stated below:
- Personal Care Assist with all daily living activities, for example, washing, dressing, toileting/incontinence and assisting with mealtimes.
- Follow guidelines for safe movement of clients, using appropriate equipment where necessary.
- Kitchen All relevant kitchen related duties including basis meal preparation.
- Laundry Washing, drying and ironing duties
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
- Complete all paperwork accurately.
- Communicate regularly with the line manager.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures as laid down by the company.
- Obtain NISCC registration before employment and maintain during employment.
- Adhere to the NISCC Codes of Practice.
- Adhere to all Health and Safety guidelines.
- Ensure the confidentiality of residents, colleagues and the company at all times.
- Work as part of a team.
- Provide a quality service at all times.
The Company is committed to providing the highest possible quality of service and employees are expected to treat those with whom they come into contact in a caring, courteous and respectful manner at all times.
Essential Criteria
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- 1 years’ experience in Personal Care
- Must live in Northern Ireland
- Personal care experience within a Nursing Home or similar environment
- Kitchen or laundry experience in work or a voluntary setting
- Studying for or attained a care related qualification.
- Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
We operate a no Smoking Policy.
Please note: Applicants within the last 6 months need not re-apply.
A satisfactory enhanced AccessNI check will be required for this post The Optimum Care Group of companies, as per the Access NI Code of Practice, has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department. If successful please be aware that we have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. Our Policy states that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to fully and accurately disclose all criminal convictions will lead to the withdrawal of the offer.
We are delighted you want to be part of our team!
Please fill in the application form below to apply now:
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5Employment
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Personal Details
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- Have you ever been the subject of an Adult or Child Abuse investigation or been previously referred to the Independent Safeguarding Authority/DBS as a result of misconduct involving a child or a vulnerable adult?(Required)
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CONVICTIONS/OFFENCES
Due to the services provided the majority of posts within the Company are governed by the Protection of Children & Vulnerable Adults (NI) Order 2003 and the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order NI 1979. Disclosure of offences will not automatically debar you from applying for the post.
Do you have any convictions that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978, as amended in 2014?(Required)
Yes
No
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All disclosures will be reviewed for compatibility with the post.
Employment History
Our governing body, RQIA requires all applicants to provide a full employment history. Please detail your employment history from when you left school to present.
Please also include periods of time when you were not in paid employment, caring for relatives, time spent in education/training, travelling or volunteering at home or abroad.
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Current/Most Recent Employer
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Start Date (dd/mm/yy)
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Hourly Rate/Salary
Reason for leaving
Previous Employers (please list all since leaving school starting with most recent))
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Job Criteria
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Qualifications
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- Have you ever been reported to NMC/NISCC?(Required)
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CONVICTIONS/OFFENCES
Due to the services provided the majority of posts within the Company are governed by the Protection of Children & Vulnerable Adults (NI) Order 2003 and the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order NI 1979. Disclosure of offences will not automatically debar you from applying for the post.
Do you have any convictions that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978, as amended in 2014?(Required)
Yes
No
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All disclosures will be reviewed for compatibility with the post.
Employment History
Our governing body, RQIA requires all applicants to provide a full employment history. Please detail your employment history from when you left school to present.
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Start Date (dd/mm/yy)
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Reason for leaving
Previous Employers (please list all since leaving school starting with most recent))
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Reason for leaving
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Yes
No
Date from(Required)
Date to(Required)
Please provide details for this break in employment:(Required)
Do you need to provide any further details of period you were not working?(Required)
Yes
No
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Job Criteria
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Qualifications
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Character
Employer
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Name of Reference 2 (Employer/Character)(Required)
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– The information I give being correct and any omissions, misleading or false information may provide grounds for withdrawal of offer or termination of employment.
– Satisfactory references, Enhanced Access NI disclosures, evidence document checks, medical information and relevant registration checks as deemed acceptable to the company.
– Training And/or Induction Will Not Be Paid :
Access NI have a written Code of Practice which can be downloaded from the following website: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/
– The company’s Access NI Data Policy and GDPR Privacy Notice for Job Applicants is available to view on the company website: www.domesticcareni.com, located in the footer (bottom of the website).
Please note: We reserve the right not to shortlist due to an incomplete application form.
Access NI Disclosure Consent(Required)
I agree to the Access NI Disclosure information.
– The information I give being correct and any omissions, misleading or false information may provide grounds for withdrawal of offer or termination of employment.
– Satisfactory references, Enhanced Access NI disclosures, evidence document checks, medical information and relevant registration checks as deemed acceptable to the company.
– Training And/or Induction Will Not Be Paid :
- If pre-employment checks are not satisfactory.
- If you do not complete the induction process.
- If we withdraw offer of employment.
- If you do not complete induction to a satisfactory standard.
- If you do not commence employment with the company.
- Access NI: Should you be successful in obtainning a position with the company any offer will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check and employment may not commence until the disclosure has been received. You will be required to complete an application for an Enhanced Access NI check if you are invited to interview. All information provided will be kept in the strictest confidence and only be used for the purposes of assessing your suitability for the post you have applied.
Access NI have a written Code of Practice which can be downloaded from the following website: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/
– The company’s Access NI Data Policy and GDPR Privacy Notice for Job Applicants is available to view on the company website: www.domesticcareni.com, located in the footer (bottom of the website).
Please note: We reserve the right not to shortlist due to an incomplete application form.
Access NI Disclosure Consent(Required)
I agree to the Access NI Disclosure information.
- I understand that an Enhanced Access NI Disclosure costs £32. Should I be successful for the position for which I have applied I understand and agree that the company will initially pay this cost on my behalf and that this fee will be deducted from my first wage.
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Access NI have a written Code of Practice which can be downloaded from www.dojni.gov.uk/index/accessni/support/code-of-practice.htm
Please note that the Company under which we process Access NI Disclosure Applications is Optimum Care/MD Healthcare Ltd/Ashdon. This is for administrative purposes only and may not be the Company to which you have applied.
All information provided by Access NI will be treated sensitively and confidentially and will be handled by authorised personnel only.
GDPR Privacy Notice Disclosure(Required)
By submitting your application, you confirm that you have read and understood the GDPR Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. You acknowledge and agree to the processing of your personal data in accordance with the terms outlined in the notice. This includes the collection, use, and storage of your personal information for the purposes of recruitment and, if successful, employment. Please tick the box to confirm your acceptance of these terms.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Care workers and home carers (SOC 6135) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~366k in sampleSOC 6135
- Middle half £24,492–32,968
- Median £27,924
- Minimum £41,700
- Going rate £33,400
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The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 6135 going rate of £33,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.