Relief Housekeeping & Kitchen Assistant - Arlington

Macklin Care Homes | Care Home Group in Northern Ireland; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid induction

Training opportunities

Career development

Shift flexibility

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Job summary

Arlington Private Nursing Home in Belfast is recruiting for a Relief Housekeeping & Kitchen Assistant. You will support both housekeeping and kitchen teams, help prepare and serve nutritious meals, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety for residents.

The role requires flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, with an emphasis on hygiene and resident well-being. Training and support are provided, and employees benefit from a range of development

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with the elderly.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support housekeeping and kitchen teams as required.
• Assist with preparation of meals as directed by Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Prepare basic items like salads, sandwiches, and soups.
• Help serve meals to residents while following dietary requirements.
• Carry out daily housekeeping duties and maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, COSHH, and infection prevention procedures.

Skills

Communication with elderly

English proficiency

Job description

Job Description

Location: Arlington Private Nursing Home, 9 North Parade

Can you make a real difference in the lives of others?

We are looking to hire exceptional talent to join our team; in return, we will bring out the best in you.

At Macklin Care Homes, you will work as part of an award-winning team where your contribution is valued. We offer opportunities for career development in a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart, we would love to hear from you.

Arlington Care Home (Belfast) is currently recruiting for a Relief Housekeeping & Kitchen Assistant. In this varied role, you will support both the housekeeping and kitchen teams, helping maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment while assisting with preparing and serving nutritious meals for our residents. You will work to high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and health and safety, ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care and service.

Successful candidates must be prepared to work during term-time.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Support both the housekeeping and kitchen teams as required.


• Assist with the preparation of meals as directed by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.


• Prepare basic food items such as salads, sandwiches, and soups.


• Help serve meals to residents, ensuring dietary requirements are followed.


• Carry out daily housekeeping duties, including dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, sanitising, and cleaning resident rooms and communal areas.


• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control throughout the home.


• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces and replenish cleaning and hygiene supplies where required.


• Follow food safety, health and safety, COSHH, and infection prevention procedures at all times.


• Use kitchen and cleaning equipment safely and report any faults, hazards, or maintenance issues promptly.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of both the kitchen and housekeeping departments.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a kitchen, housekeeping, cleaning, or care home environment is desirable but not essential.


• A good understanding of food hygiene and cleaning standards.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact respectfully with elderly residents.


• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and support different departments.


• Flexible to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, to meet the needs of the service.


• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.


• Medically fit and able to carry out the physical duties of the role.

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..


• Career development opportunities.


• 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.

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

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.

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—is 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


• Milesian Manor – Magherafelt


• Ratheane – Coleraine


• Leabank – Ballycastle

Our vision is to make a genuine, positive impact on the lives of people in our local communities. We strive to be the trusted care provider that families choose with confidence. Through dedication, passion, and commitment, we care with heart—creating an environment where people feel safe, loved, and respected.

At Macklin Care Homes, we aim to be the preferred choice in the community—where families know their loved ones are in the best hands.

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.

For all recruitment-related enquiries, please contact our Recruitment Team at: [e-mail]

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.

Closing Date

Monday 30th November, 2026

Contract Type

fulltime

Salary

£12.80 Hourly