Relief Care Assistant

Macklin Care Homes; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Macklin Care Homes, un prestataire de soins respecté, recrute des Relievers Care Assistants pour rejoindre leur équipe à Ratheane Care Home à Coleraine. Dans ce rôle essentiel, vous aiderez l'équipe de soins à offrir un soutien aux résidents, contribuant ainsi à leur bien-être général. Vous bénéficierez d'un environnement de travail enrichissant avec des opportunités de développement professionnel.

Benefits

Programme d'Assistance aux Employés

Formation continue

Réductions à l'hôtel Malone

Parking gratuit

Uniforme fourni

Qualifications

• Capacité à travailler avec des personnes âgées.
• Flexible pour répondre aux besoins des résidents.
• Bon niveau d'anglais écrit et parlé.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des soins centrés sur la personne à tous les résidents.
• Maintenir des dossiers précis relatifs aux soins fournis.
• Collaborer avec l'équipe de soins pour assurer la conformité.

Skills

Compétences en communication

Compassion

Organisation

Education

NVQ en soins

Job description

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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 contributions, with opportunities for career development, and enjoy 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 the heart of our homes; we are inspired not only by their stories and experiences of years past but also by the knowledge that we are making a real difference in their lives.

We are currently recruiting Relief Care Assistants to join our friendly, caring, and progressive Ratheane Care Home, based in Coleraine. This is a vital role within the Home, working as a team to support the nursing staff in providing care that meets the social, emotional, and physical needs of residents, in line with the Patient Charter of Rights and 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.

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 wide variety of training is provided.

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 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

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.