Care Assistant (Dayshift) - Our Ladys

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job description

Care Assistant (Dayshift) - Our Lady's, Belfast

Client:

Macklin Care Homes

Location:

Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

7b16b70185a2

Job Views:

7

Posted:

06.04.2025

Job Description:

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

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

Our residents are the heart of our homes; we are inspired not only by their stories and experiences of years past but also by the knowledge that we are making a real difference in their lives.

We are currently recruiting Care Assistants (Dayshift) to join our friendly, caring, and progressive Our Lady's Care Home, based in Belfast. This is a vital role within the Home, working as a team to support the nursing staff in providing care to the social, emotional, and physical needs of the residents, in line with the Patient Charter of Rights, and under the Nursing Home Minimum Standards.

Professional Responsibilities:

1. Delivering excellent quality, person-centred care to all residents.
2. Enriching the lives of residents through the delivery of activities.
3. Updating and maintaining accurate records in line with resident care.
4. Supporting the nursing team with compliance policies and procedures.
5. Fully flexible to support residents with one-to-one care as and when required.
6. Ability to deliver a high standard of resident care.
7. Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills.
8. Communicate and collaborate cooperatively with other staff members.
9. Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.
10. High standard of personal presentation and attention to detail.
11. Possess a good standard of verbal and written English.
12. Be eligible to work in the UK.

Company benefits:

1. Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values.
2. A wide variety of training is provided.
3. Flexibility of shifts.
4. Employee Assistance Programme.
5. Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.
6. Health and wellbeing initiatives, including team-building initiatives.
7. Free car parking and uniform*
8. 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.

We do not offer sponsorship for this role - if you require sponsorship your application will be automatically declined. Please consider this carefully before applying.

Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes, 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 promptly.

Successful candidates must be willing to register with NISCC.

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.

Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Desired Criteria:

• Current NVQ in care.
• Knowledge of Care of the Elderly Patients Charter of Rights.
• Experience in a caring background or setting.
• Moving and handling patients.

Required Criteria:

• Ability to communicate with the elderly.
• Ability to work set hours, flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.
• Must have a good command of written and spoken English.

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