Care Assistant (Dayshift) - Milesian Manor

Macklin Care Homes | Care Home Group in Northern Ireland; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 18,074 - 23,584; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 introduction fee

Comprehensive paid induction programme

Career development opportunities

Free car parking and uniform

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Macklin Care Homes is hiring Dayshift Care Assistants for Milesian Manor Care Home in Magherafelt. The role involves supporting nursing staff and ensuring residents' emotional, social, and physical needs are met.

Applicants should demonstrate excellent communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to high-quality care. The position is full-time with competitive hourly pay ranging from £13.12 to £17.12. Benefits include training opportunities and a £500 introduction fee.

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality resident care.
• Be flexible to meet the organization’s needs.
• Experience in a caring setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Update and maintain accurate care records.
• Support nursing team with compliance policies.

Skills

Communication with elderly residents

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Verbal and written English

Education

Current NVQ in care (desired)

Job description

Job Description

Location: Milesian Manor Lifestyle Care Home, 9 Ballyheifer Road

Macklin Care Homes is recruiting Dayshift Care Assistants to work at Milesian Manor Care Home in Magherafelt. This role supports nursing staff and residents' social, emotional, and physical needs according to the Patient Charter of Rights and Nursing Home Minimum Standards.

Professional Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities such as dressing, bathing, eating and mobility.
• Deliver excellent quality, person‑centred care to all residents.
• Enrich residents’ lives through the delivery of activities.
• Update and maintain accurate records in line with patient care.
• Support the nursing team with compliance policies and procedures.
• Provide flexible one‑to‑one care as required.

Ideal Candidate

• Deliver a high standard of resident care.
• Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills.
• Communicate and collaborate cooperatively with other staff.
• Work under pressure and use own initiative.
• Maintain a 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.

Required & Desired Criteria

• Communicate effectively with elderly residents.
• Work set hours and be flexible to meet the organisation’s needs.
• Show good command of written and spoken English.
• Be in good general medical health.
• Current NVQ in care (desired).
• Knowledge of the Care of the Elderly Patients Charter of Rights.
• Experience in a caring setting.
• Experience with moving and handling patients.

Company Benefits

• £500 introduction fee paid in two stages: £250 after 6 months and £250 after 12 months of continuous service.
• Comprehensive paid induction programme.
• Wide variety of training provided.
• Career development opportunities.
• Shift flexibility.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including team‑building.
• Free car parking and uniform (subject to conditions).
• Incentives for employee referrals (subject to T&Cs).

Contract & Salary

• Full‑time.
• From £13.12 to £17.12 hourly.
• Closing date: 30th June 2026.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.