BHSCT- Care Assistant - Band 3
Ref: 55914408
Branch: Belfast HSCT
Location: Belfast HSCT
Salary: Band 3 (£24,937 - £26,598)
Contract Type: Permanent
Opening date: 12/11/26
Closes: Thu, 26 November 2026 @ 4:30 PM
Interview Dates: TBC
Notes: Accept online applications only, A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026.

Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.

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POST: Care Assistant
LOCATION: Residential Home – Brae Valley House, Orchardville House, Killynure House
BAND: Band 3
REPORTS TO: Facility Manager
RESPONSIBLE TO: Service Manager – Community Mental Health Team for Older People

Job Summary / Main Purpose
The care assistant is part of a caring team responsible for the provision of a holistic person centred service to older people with dementia, which encourages and promotes the core values of personhood, independence, respect, choice, dignity, privacy and fulfilment.

The job role requires the care assistant to contribute to the development and implementation of a care plan, in a way that promotes choice and independence and respects the person’s right to independence, dignity, privacy and fulfilment.

The care assistant will carry out their duties under the direction and supervision of a Senior Care Assistant.

The care assistant will attend to the direct care needs of residents in accordance with their care plan and provide emotional and spiritual support to residents in accordance to their needs.

Main Duties / Responsibilities
For each of the following, the post holder will:-

Personal & Physical Care

• Assist and support the residents with personal care tasks depending on their needs. These tasks are carried out at a level agreed with the older person and identified in their personal care plan and may include assistance with getting up in the mornings, washing, dressing, toileting etc.
• Assist and support residents in making choices from the food menu and providing encouragement and support at mealtimes.
• To assist with the care of residents clothing and laundry.
• To develop and maintain good relationships with the resident and their family/friends.

Activities / Community Involvement

• Encourage residents to participate in a program of recreational and social activities.
• Assist and support residents in maintaining links with their friends and other groups in the community.
• Accompany residents on outings including accompanying to hospital for appointments at times when emergency hospital treatment is required.

Communication / Team Work

• To participate in daily hand over reports using both verbal and written records to ensure good communication is maintained within the team.
• To co-operate with the duty rota schedule so as to ensure adequate staffing, and be flexible at times due to the changing needs of the facility and the residents.
• To work with other members of staff to ensure that harmonious relationships are maintained within the team.
• To attend team meetings.

Health & Safety

• To help maintain a safe environment by complying with the Trust’s Health & Safety at work policy and procedures.
• To assist in identifying risk whilst working to create an enabling environment for the residents where they can be encouraged to achieve maximum independence.
• The care assistant must comply with the Trust’s No Smoking Policy.

Training

• To participate in induction training and undertake the role of a primary worker having specific responsibility for a group of residents.
• To participate in formal supervision.
• To undertake training identified to ensure care staff are fully equipped to carry out the duties of the post, promote personal development and ensure a quality service is provided to residents.

Confidentiality
The care assistant must maintain the confidentiality of information about residents, staff and other Trust business in accordance with the Code of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.

General Responsibilities
Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:

• At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.
• Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.
• Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.
• Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.
• Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.
• Maintain high standards of personal accountability.
• Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Information Governance
All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR

Environmental Cleaning Strategy
The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognizes the key principle that “Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners” Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control
The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

This includes:-

• Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’);
• Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;
• Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;
• Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);
• Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;
• Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;
• Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Values
The Belfast Trust aims to recruit staff not only with the right skills but also with the right values to ensure the delivery of excellent patient care and experience. Staff will be expected to be committed to provide safe, effective, compassionate and person centered care by:-

• Treating Everyone with Dignity and Respect
• Displaying Openness and Trust
• Being Accountable
• Being Leading Edge
• Maximising Learning and Development

By embedding the above values we will make a significant contribution to the delivery of the Trust’s Vision.

Personal Public Involvement
Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

Personnel Specification
Job Title / Band: Care Assistant Band 3
Dept / Directorate: Residential Home

Essential Criteria

• Certificate in Community Care or Social Care or NVQ Level II Care/QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or BTEC National Certificate in Care (Social Care) or equivalent PLUS 1 year’s caring experience in a Residential/Nursing/Community/Day Care/Voluntary Sector setting OR 18 months caring experience in a Residential/Nursing/Community/Day Care/Voluntary Sector setting and must undertake the QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care within 12 months of commencing post.
• Be eligible and register with the NISCC on appointment.
• Will be required to work night duty, weekends, evenings and bank holidays on a rota basis to meet the ongoing needs of the service.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, practical skills and safe practice, organisational and teamworking skills, accurate recording and professional standards.

Desirable Criteria

• Demonstrate knowledge of the role/work as described in the job description or willingness to train and develop within the job role.
• I.T skills.

Other
If you are an overseas national who would require a Certificate of Sponsorship from the Trust to Work in the UK, under the current Home Office Immigration Rules, we would not be able to offer this. The starting salary for this role (£24,071, based on full time hours) is below the minimum threshold for skilled worker sponsorship (£25,000). In order to be considered you must have at least 2 years relevant and comparable NHS/UK experience equivalent to Band 3 level. If you require sponsorship please specify below and confirm how you meet the above experience requirement. Evidence will be required at a later date.

Successful candidates will be required to produce documentary evidence that they are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.