Relief Care Assistant

Macklin Care Homes | Care Home Group in Northern Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Macklin Care Homes is seeking a compassionate Relief Care Assistant at Arlington Private Nursing Home, Belfast. This role offers a friendly environment with career development opportunities, supporting nursing staff and enhancing the lives of residents through exceptional care. Flexibility and an NVQ in Care are desirable.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast

Comprehensive paid induction programme

Career development opportunities

Flexible shift patterns

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Free car parking and uniform

Qualifications

• Must have a good command of written and spoken English.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.
• Current NVQ in care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care to residents.
• Support nursing staff with compliance policies.
• Maintain accurate records regarding patient care.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Organisational Skills

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Education

NVQ in Care

Job description

Job Description

Location: Arlington Private Nursing Home, 9 North Parade

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 a Relief Care Assistant (must be fully flexible) to join our friendly, caring, and progressive Arlington Care Home, based in Belfast. 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

• 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:

• 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 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.

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!

Desired Criteria

• Current NVQ in care.
• Knowledge of Care of the Elderly Patients Charter of Rights.
• Experience in a caring background or setting.
• Moving and handling patients.
  
  

Required Criteria

• Ability to communicate with the elderly.
• Ability to work set hours, flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.
• Must have a good command of written and spoken English.
• Be in good general medical health.
  
  

Closing DateThursday 31st July, 2025

Contract Typefulltime

SalaryFrom £12.82 Hourly to £16.82 Hourly