Activities Therapist (Residential Unit) - Our Lady's

Macklin Care Homes Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Belfast is seeking an Activities Therapist to design and implement engaging activities for elderly residents. This part-time role involves collaboration with staff and residents to ensure activities meet their needs. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience working with elderly residents, particularly those with dementia. Excellent communication skills and a valid UK Driving Licence are required.

Benefits

Comprehensive paid induction programme

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and well-being initiatives

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the organisation.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Experience working with elderly residents suffering from dementia.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a schedule of activities for residents.
• Work closely with Nurse Managers to align activities with resident needs.
• Maintain accurate records of all activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with elderly residents

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant vocational qualifications

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

Location: Anderson Unit, Our Lady's Care Home, Northern Ireland
Date Posted: 1st September 2025
Closing Date: 30th September 2025
Industry: Healthcare
Job Type: Part time
Salary: £12.42 Hourly

Activities Therapist (Residential Unit) - Our Lady's

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, and 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 by their stories and experiences of years gone by but also by knowing we are making a real difference in their lives.

Our Lady's Care Home, based in Belfast, is currently recruiting an Activities Therapist (15 hours per week) to join their friendly, caring, and progressive Care Home. This is a vital role within the Home, working as a team to deliver excellent care to much-loved residents.

About the role

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a schedule of in-house entertainment, outings, and group activities that are mentally and physically stimulating for residents.
• Work closely with the Nurse Managers, staff, and residents to ensure activities align with their needs and interests.
• Obtain approval from the Nurse Managers before engaging external entertainers or service providers.
• Regularly gather feedback from residents and incorporate their hobbies and interests into the activity programme.
• Maintain accurate records (both manually and electronically) of all activities and events.
• Provide individual engagement activities for residents who prefer not to participate in group settings.
• Collaborate effectively with a diverse and challenging resident group respectfully and positively.
• Ensure adherence to house rules, maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, residents, and visitors, working both independently and as part of a team.
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence to assist with resident transportation if required, using a people carrier provided by Macklin Care Homes.

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant vocational qualifications (achieved or working towards).
• Experience working with elderly residents suffering from dementia.
• Knowledge of the care of the elderly patients' Charter of Rights.
• Must have a good command of written and spoken English.

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 the Malone Hotel, Belfast.
• Health and well-being 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.

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.

What you will need

Required criteria

• Ability to work set hours, flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.
• Excellent communication skills, specifically with the elderly.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desired criteria

• Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved / working towards).
• Experience of working with elderly residents suffering from dementia.
• Knowledge of Care of the Elderly Patients Charter of Rights.

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