Senior Care Assistant - Nursing

Macklin Care Homes | Care Home Group in Northern Ireland; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction programme

Wide training opportunities

Career development opportunities

Flexible shifts

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted hotel rates (Malone Hotel)

Health & well-being initiatives

Free car parking

Uniform provided

Referral incentives

Job summary

Macklin Care Homes is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant for Milesian Manor in Magherafelt. The role focuses on delivering compassionate, high-quality care addressing residents’ physical, emotional, and social needs within a supportive team.

You will mentor staff, ensure accurate care plans and documentation, and uphold safeguarding and infection control standards, in line with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong background in elderly or nursing care.
• Familiarity with safe medication handling, administration, and documentation.
• Knowledge of infection control, safeguarding, and health and safety guidelines in care environments.
• Ability to mentor and support junior staff, promoting a positive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering personalised, compassionate care meeting residents' physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Lead and collaborate with the care team to deliver high-quality care.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a positive, professional environment.
• Ensure care documentation is accurate and aligns with home procedures.
• Uphold company mission, values, and policies in daily care practices.
• Support the team to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and respectful environment for residents and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Medication handling

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description

Location: Milesian Manor Lifestyle Care Home, 9 Ballyheifer 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.

Milesian Manor Care Home, based in Magherafelt, is currently recruiting for an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join their friendly, caring, and progressive team. This is a vital position within the Care Home, where the successful candidate will 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 Residential Home Minimum Standards.

The successful candidate must be required to work 38.5 hours per week.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of personalised, compassionate care, ensuring residents’ physical, emotional, and social needs are met.


• Lead and work collaboratively with the care team to deliver outstanding quality care to all residents.


• Proactively encourage, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a positive and professional working environment.


• Ensure all care documentation is completed accurately and in line with Home procedures.


• Uphold and promote the company’s mission, vision, and values through daily interactions and care practices.


• Support the residential care team to ensure strict adherence to all policies and procedures.


• Maintain a safe and respectful environment for both residents and staff, ensuring compliance with care regulations.

Essential Requirements

• A strong background in elderly or nursing care, with a proven track record in delivering high-quality care.


• 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

• 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 well-being initiatives, including team-building initiatives.


• Free car parking and uniform*


• Incentives for employee referrals*


• T&Cs will apply.

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 the 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.

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

• 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.

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.

Closing Date

Monday 30th November, 2026

Contract Type

fulltime

Salary

£13.90 Yearly