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, 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.


Macklin Care Homes is excited to announce the opening of a new

Mental Health Residential Facility

at Our Lady's Care Home, Belfast. The facility will aim to provide mental health services including mental health assessment, treatment, and therapeutic work.


As a result, we are actively recruiting experienced

Relief Support Workers

within the field of

Mental Health

who will use their compassion and clinical experience to help deliver the exceptional levels of resident care we are known for and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people who have a variety of mental health conditions.


With no two days the same, you will enjoy a wide range of varied responsibilities, from ensuring that care plans are comprehensive to making sure that decisions are acted upon, and if necessary, incorporated into a resident's care plan and individualised care packages.

About The Role

Professional Responsibilities:

Experience working within a mental health environment. Good working knowledge of The Mental Health Order (1986). An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice. Ability to collaborate with a challenging resident group positively. Ensuring care plans are comprehensive and understandable by the resident. Supporting, encouraging, and prompting residents with their medication. Accurately maintain documentation both manually and electronically. Ensure house rules are kept and adhered to, providing a safe environment. Communicate effectively with colleagues, residents, and visitors. Assisting residents with booking and attending appointments. Support residents in daily tasks: self-care, shopping, and household tasks. Promoting residents to develop their skills and increase their independence.

Company benefits:

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

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 before the job advertisement closes 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.


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


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. Copies of these documents, along with the Access NI Code of Practic,e 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 is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Required Criteria

An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice. Awareness of the local services available to those with mental health needs. Understanding of types of mental health illnesses and the level of care residents will require. Caring, empathetic and compassionate nature.

Desired Criteria

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent). Experience working within a Care Home setting or environment.

Skills Needed

Listening to patients, Providing Care, Ability to Support Difficult Patients, Empathy

About The Company

Macklin Care Homes

have been caring for people for over 30 years. We have taken our experience over all those years to bring the very best of our knowledge and our expertise to you. We are not just another Care Home, we are family-first and treat everyone we come into contact with as one of our very own. From staff to residents, to relatives and suppliers - we are all one big caring community!




We have 6 Care Homes based throughout Northern Ireland:

Arlington, Our Lady's and Parkmanor Oaks, Belfast Milesian Manor, Magherafelt Ratheane, Coleraine Leabank, Ballycastle
Our vision is to have a

real, positive impact

on the lives of people within our local community. We aim to be the trusted provider for care that families choose with confidence. Through our dedication, passion and commitment, we care with heart, creating an environment where people feel safe, loved and respected. Our vision is for Macklin Care Homes to be the preferred choice in the community--where

people know they are in the best hands

.

Company Culture

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

We are always 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.


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


We are guided by

a strong set of core values

that shape everything we do. These values help us build a culture of

respect, care and dedication,

ensuring that our residents and their families are always at the centre of our efforts.


We are proud of our values and unique positive culture that we live by each and every day. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart, we would love to hear from you!

Company Benefits

As a family-run organisation, we live and breathe our core values of treating people really well, trust, dedication and continuous development.


Once you join us, you not only become a member of the team but a member of our family. Caring with heart is at the core of everything we do - with our residents and team members.


Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Free parking, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Culture of recognition, Progression opportunities, Staff celebration events, Company employee App

Salary

13.39 per hour