Senior Care Assistant (Nightshift) - Ratheane

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

Job summary

An established care home group in Northern Ireland is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant for night shifts. This role involves providing high-quality care to residents, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met. You will work closely with a dedicated team, fostering a positive environment and adhering to care standards. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive atmosphere, this position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of others. If you are passionate about care and looking for a rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

£1000 Welcome Bonus

Paid Induction Programme

Career Development Opportunities

Flexible Shifts

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Rates at Malone Hotel

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Free Car Parking

Uniform Provided

Incentives for Employee Referrals

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care with a proven track record.
• Ability to develop and implement care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering personalized care to residents.
• Lead and collaborate with the care team.

Skills

Elderly Care

Medication Handling

Infection Control

Communication

Leadership

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care

First Aid Certification

Job description

Senior Care Assistant (Nightshift) - Ratheane

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Job Description

Location: Ratheane Private Nursing Home, 58A Mountsandel Road

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.

Ratheane Care Home, (Coleraine) is currently recruiting for an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Assistant (Nightshift) to join their friendly, caring, and progressive team in their Residential Unit. This is a vital position within the Care Home, where you will work closely with the nursing staff to provide high-quality care that meets the social, emotional, and physical needs of our residents. Your responsibilities will align with the Patient Charter of Rights and adhere to Nursing Home Minimum Standards.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Resident Care: Assist in the delivery of personalised, compassionate care, ensuring residents’ physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
• Leadership & Team Collaboration: Lead and work collaboratively with the care team to deliver outstanding quality care to all residents.
• Team Collaboration: Proactively encourage, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a positive and professional working environment.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all care documentation is completed accurately and in line with Home procedures.
• Advocacy & Promotion: Uphold and promote the company’s mission, vision, and values through daily interactions and care practices.
• Policy Compliance: Support the nursing team to ensure strict adherence to all policies and procedures.
• Health & Safety: Maintain a safe and respectful environment for both residents and staff, ensuring compliance with care regulations.
  
  

Essential Requirements

• A strong background in elderly or residential care, with a proven track record in delivering high-quality care.
• Experience and familiarity with safe medication handling, administration, and documentation.
• Strong understanding of infection control, safeguarding, and health and safety guidelines within care environments.
• Sensitivity to the emotional and physical needs of residents, with an empathetic and compassionate approach.
• Mentor and support junior staff members, promoting a positive and efficient team environment.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Assess situations quickly and make informed decisions that are in the best interest of the resident or patient.
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.
• High standard of personal presentation and attention to detail.
• Ability to develop, implement, and review care plans, ensuring that individual care needs are met.
• Commitment to ongoing training and development, such as attending workshops, obtaining new qualifications, or staying updated on healthcare practices.
  
  

Company Benefits

To reward the demanding work of our fantastic colleagues, we offer an excellent benefits package as follows:

• £1000 Welcome Bonus*
• 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.

Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Part of the Macklin Group, Macklin Care Homes have been caring for people for over 30 years. We’ve taken all our experience over all those years to bring the very best of our knowledge and our expertise to you. We’re experts at what we do.

We’re not just another Care Home, we’re family-first and treat everyone we come into contact with as one of our very own. From staff to residents, relatives to suppliers to the postman – we’re all one big caring community!

We Have Six Care Homes

• 3 in Belfast: Arlington, Our Lady's and Parkmanor Oaks
• 1 in Magherafelt: Milesian Manor
• 1 in Coleraine: Ratheane
• 1 in Ballycastle: Leabank
  
  

Company Culture

Want a job you'll love? Can you make a real difference to the lives of others? We are 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. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart we would like to hear from you. We are proud of our values and unique positive culture that we live each and every day. This is reflective of our relationships with our residents, their relatives, our suppliers and the local community.

Desired Criteria

• Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent. Additional qualifications including First Aid, Manual Handling, or Medication Management would be considered advantageous.
• Experience in supervising or leading a team of care assistants or healthcare professionals.
  
  

Required Criteria

• Excellent leadership skills.
• Willingness to adapt to changing care needs, schedules, and responsibilities.
• Ability to work well with others, including other care assistants, nurses, and family members.
• Experience and familiarity with safe medication handling, administration, and documentation.
  
  

Closing DateFriday 9th May, 2025

Contract Typefulltime

Salary£14.42 Hourly

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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