Care Assistant – Days and Nights

Macklin Care Homes; Ballycastle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Introduction fee

Induction programme

Training provided

Career development

Flexible shifts

Employee assistance programme

Discounted rates at Malone Hotel

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Free car parking

Uniform

Referral incentives

Job summary

Macklin Care Homes in Ballycastle is seeking compassionate Care Assistants for day and night shifts to join our friendly team. You will support residents with daily living activities, provide person-centred care, and help deliver engaging activities while working closely with nursing staff to meet care standards.

The role emphasises high standards of care, clear communication, and flexibility to provide one-to-one support as needed.

Qualifications

• Deliver a high standard of resident care.
• Ability to work with integrity and respect for residents.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communication with residents, families and colleagues.
• Ability to work as part of a team under direction.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with daily living activities such as dressing, bathing, eating and mobility.
• Delivering person-centred care to all residents.
• Enriching residents' lives through activities and engagement.
• Updating and maintaining accurate records in line with care plans.
• Supporting the nursing team with policies and procedures.
• Flexible to provide one-to-one care as required.

Skills

Resident care

Communication

Organisation

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Job description

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 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 currently recruiting Care Assistants for both day and night shifts to join our friendly, caring, and progressive Leabank Care Home, based in Ballycastle. 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:

• Assisting residents with daily living activities, such as dressing, bathing, eating and mobility.
• 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.
• Fully flexible to support residents with one-to-one care as and when required.

Ideal candidate:

• Ability to deliver a high standard of resident care.
• Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills.
• Communicate and collaborate cooperatively 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:

• To recognise and reward your dedication, we offer a £500 introduction fee, paid in two stages: £250 after 6 months and £250 after 12 months of continuous service.
• 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 one, we cannot offer an interview.

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 the 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.