Can you make a real difference to the lives of others?

At Macklin Care Homes you will work as part of an award-winning team who are valued for their contribution, with opportunities for career development, as well as a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart, we would love to hear from you.

Our residents are at the heart of our homes; we are inspired not only through their stories and experiences of years gone by, but also by knowing we are making a real difference in their lives.

We are currently recruiting Relief Care Assistants to join our friendly, caring, and progressive Park Manor Care Home. This is a vital role within the Home, working as a team to deliver excellent care to much loved residents.

Professional Responsibilities:

·        Delivering excellent quality, person-centred care to all residents.

·        Enriching the lives of residents through the delivery of activities.

·        Updating and maintaining accurate records in line with patient care.

·        Supporting the nursing team with compliance policies and procedures.

Ideal candidate:

·       Ability to deliver a high standard of resident care.

·       Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills.

·       Communicate and collaborate co-operatively with other staff members.

·       Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.

·       High standard of personal presentation and attention to detail.

·       Possess a good standard of verbal and written English.

·       Be eligible to work in the UK.

About The Role

Company benefits:

To reward the demanding work of our fantastic colleagues, we offer an excellent benefits package as follows:

·       £1000 Welcome Bonus *

·       Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values.

·       A comprehensive paid induction programme.

·       Wide variety of training provided.

·       Career development opportunities.

·       Flexibility of shifts.

·       Employee Assistance Programme.

·       Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.

·       Health and wellbeing initiatives including team-building initiatives.

·       Free car parking and uniform*

·       Incentives for employee referrals*

·       * T&Cs will apply.

Please note we will only accept up to date CVs - without this an interview cannot be given.

Interviews may take place prior to the job advertisement closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application in a timely manner.

In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage.

An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post. If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also 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.

It is Macklin Care Homes Policy that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of a job offer.

Macklin Care Homes are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Part of the Macklin Group, Macklin Care Homes have been caring for people for over 30 years. We’ve taken all our experience over all those years to bring the very best of our knowledge and our expertise to you. We’re experts at what we do.

We’re not just another Care Home, we’re family-first and treat everyone we come into contact with as one of our very own. From staff to residents, relatives to suppliers to the postman – we’re all one big caring community! We have six Care Homes:- 3 in Belfast: Arlington, Our Lady's and Parkmanor Oaks- 1 in Magherafelt: Milesian Manor- 1 in Coleraine: Ratheane- 1 in Ballycastle: Leabank

Company Culture

Want a job you'll love? Can you make a real difference to the lives of others? We are looking to recruit great people to work in care and in return, we will bring out the best in you. At Macklin Care Homes you will work as part of an award-winning team who are valued for their contribution, with opportunities for career development, as well as a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart we would like to hear from you. We are proud of our values and unique positive culture that we live each and every day. This is reflective of our relationships with our residents, their relatives, our suppliers and the local community.

Desired Criteria

• Experience in a similar position (not essential- full training will be given)

Required Criteria

• Caring nature
• Excellent communication skills, specifically with the elderly
• Committed to consistently delivering a high standard of care
• Team player

Closing Date Wednesday 31st July, 2024