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Relief Care Assistant

£13.12 - £17.12 per hour
Temporary

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 Relief Care Assistants to join our friendly, caring, and progressive Parkmanor Oaks Care Home, based in Dunmurry, 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:

  • Assisting residents with daily living activities, such as dressing, bathing, eating and mobility.
  • 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 and live 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:

  • To recognise and reward your dedication, we offer a £500 introduction fee, paid in two stages: £250 after 6 months and £250 after 12 months of continuous service.
  • 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.

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.

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.

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: View email address on seemehired.com

Company Benefits

A Family-Run Organisation That Cares with Heart

As a family-run organisation, we live and breathe our core values: treating people really well, trust, dedication, and continuous development. When you join Macklin Care Homes, you don’t just become part of a team—you become part of our family.

Caring with heart is at the centre of everything we do, for both our residents and our team members. It’s this commitment to compassion, respect, and support that makes our homes a truly special place to live and work.

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Free parking, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Free parking or Discounted parking , Employee Assistance Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, Culture of recognition, Progression opportunities, Staff celebration events

Salary

£13.12 - £17.12 per hour

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