Housekeeping Assistant – Part-Time Opportunity

Macklin Care Homes; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Training opportunities

Flexible shifts

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Discounted hotel rates

Job summary

Macklin Care Homes in Magherafelt is recruiting part-time Housekeeping Assistants to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents, staff and visitors. You will join a caring, award-winning team and be required to work daily cleaning tasks with attention to infection control and COSHH regulations.

Experience is preferred but not essential; full induction and ongoing training are provided, with flexible shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with the elderly.
• Ability to work set hours and be flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.
• Be in good general medical health (medically fit).
• Demonstrate a good command of written and spoken English.
• Right to work and live in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning tasks, including dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and sanitising.
• Ensure all rooms, common areas, bathrooms, and kitchens are cleaned to a high standard.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch areas, such as door handles, handrails, and light switches.
• Replenish supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and towels in designated areas.
• Follow infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.
• Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely, following instructions and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the housekeeping department.

Skills

Communication with residents

Flexible to shifts

English proficiency

Right to work in UK

Medically fit

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 and a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart, we would love to hear from you.

Milesian Manor Care Home (Magherafelt) is currently recruiting for Housekeeping Assistants. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors. Working as part of the housekeeping team, you will maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the Care Home while adhering to health and safety guidelines.

Part-Time Position Available. Successful candidates must be available to work during term-time.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily cleaning tasks, including dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and sanitising.
• Ensure all rooms, common areas, bathrooms, and kitchens are cleaned to a high standard.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch areas, such as door handles, handrails, and light switches.
• Replenish supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and towels in designated areas.
• Follow infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.
• Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely, following instructions and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the housekeeping department.

Ideal Candidate:

• Prior experience in housekeeping, cleaning, or a similar role is preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, tools, and products is an advantage.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Basic understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Company Benefits:

• Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values.
• Enjoy a fully paid induction programme to help you transition smoothly into your role.
• Access to a wide variety of training opportunities to support professional growth..
• Flexibility of shifts.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and well-being support.
• 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.

Ensure your CV is up to date as this is required for the interview process.

Sponsorship for this role is not offered. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes. Submit your application promptly as the role may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed. 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.

Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Required Criteria

• Ability to communicate with the elderly.
• Ability to work set hours and be flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.
• Be in good general medical health (medically fit).
• Demonstrate a good command of written and spoken English.
• Right to work and live in the UK.

About The Company

Macklin Care Homes - Caring with Heart for Over 30 Years

For over 30 years, Macklin Care Homes have been dedicated to providing exceptional care. We bring decades of experience, knowledge, and expertise to every individual we support. But we are not just another care home-we are family-first. Everyone who comes through our doors—residents, staff, relatives, and suppliers—are treated as part of one big caring community.

We proudly operate six care homes across Northern Ireland:

Arlington, Our Lady's, and Parkmanor Oaks - Belfast - Arlington, Our Lady's, and Parkmanor Oaks - Belfast

Leabank - Ballycastle

Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Company Culture

Make a Real Difference - Join Macklin Care Homes

Do you want to make a genuine difference in the lives of others? At Macklin Care Homes, we are always looking for passionate, caring individuals to join our team-and in return, we will help bring out the very best in you.

As part of our award-winning team, you will be valued for your contribution and supported with opportunities for career development, all within a friendly and rewarding working environment.

Our residents are at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by their stories, their experiences, and the knowledge that our care truly makes a difference in their lives.

Guided by a strong set of core values, we cultivate a culture of respect, dedication, and compassion. These values ensure that residents and their families remain at the centre of all our efforts.

We are proud of the positive, caring culture we live by every day. If you are compassionate, committed, and care with heart, we would love to hear from you. Join us, and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

A Family-Run Organisation That Cares with Heart

As a family-run organisation, we live and breathe our core values: treating people really well, trust, dedication, and continuous development. When you join Macklin Care Homes, you don’t just become part of a team- you become part of our family.

Caring with heart is at the centre of everything we do, for both our residents and our team members. It’s this commitment to compassion, respect, and support that makes our homes a truly special place to live and work.

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Free parking, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Free parking or Discounted parking , Employee Assistance Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, Culture of recognition, Progression opportunities, Staff celebration events

£12.80 per hour