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.


Our Lady's Care Home, based in Belfast, is currently recruiting for an experienced and compassionate

Relief Senior Care Assistant

to join their friendly, caring, and progressive Residential team on a relief basis. This is a vital position within the Care Home, where the successful candidate will provide high-quality care that meets the social, emotional, and physical needs of our residents. Your responsibilities will align with the Patient Charter of Rights and adhere to Residential Home Minimum Standards.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

Resident Care:

Assist in the delivery of personalised, compassionate care, ensuring residents' physical, emotional, and social needs are met.

Leadership & Team Collaboration:

Lead and work collaboratively with the care team to deliver outstanding quality care to all residents.

Team Collaboration:

Proactively encourage, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a positive and professional working environment.

Compliance & Documentation:

Ensure all care documentation is completed accurately and in line with Home procedures.

Advocacy & Promotion:

Uphold and promote the company's mission, vision, and values through daily interactions and care practices.

Policy Compliance:

Support the residential care team to ensure strict adherence to all policies and procedures.

Health & Safety:

Maintain a safe and respectful environment for both residents and staff, ensuring compliance with care regulations.

Essential Requirements:

A strong background in elderly or residential care, with a proven track record in delivering high-quality care. Familiarity with safe medication handling, administration, and documentation. Strong understanding of infection control, safeguarding, and health and safety guidelines within care environments. Sensitivity to the emotional and physical needs of residents, with an empathetic and compassionate approach. Mentor and support junior staff members, promoting a positive and efficient team environment. Communicate clearly and effectively with residents, families, and colleagues. Assess situations quickly and make informed decisions that are in the best interest of the resident or patient. Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative. High standard of personal presentation and attention to detail. Ability to develop, implement, and review care plans, ensuring that individual care needs are met. Commitment to ongoing training and development, such as attending workshops, obtaining new qualifications, or staying updated on healthcare practices.

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. A wide variety of training is 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 that we will only accept up-to-date CVs; without this, an interview cannot be offered.

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.


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 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.


We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.


Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Required Criteria

Excellent leadership skills. Willingness to adapt to changing care needs, schedules, and responsibilities. Ability to work well with others, including other care assistants, nurses, and family members.

Desired Criteria

Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent. Additional qualifications including First Aid, Manual Handling, or Medication Management would be considered advantageous. Experience in supervising or leading a team of care assistants or healthcare professionals.

Skills Needed

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

14.42 per year