Care Assistant (Dayshift) Our Ladys

Job Description

Care Assistants (Day shift) to join Our Lady’s Care Home, Belfast. This vital role supports nursing staff in providing care for residents’ social, emotional and physical needs.

Location

Our Ladys Home, 68 Ard Na Va Road, Belfast

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities such as dressing, bathing, eating and mobility.
• Deliver excellent quality, person‑centred care to all residents.
• Enrich residents’ lives through the delivery of activities.
• Maintain accurate records in line with patient care.
• Support the nursing team with compliance policies and procedures.
• Be flexible to provide one‑to‑one care as required.

Ideal Candidate / Requirements

• Ability to deliver a high standard of resident care.
• Exceptional organisational skills.
• Cooperative communication and collaboration with other staff members.
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.
• High standard of personal presentation and attention to detail.
• Good standard of verbal and written English.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Required Criteria

• Ability to communicate with the elderly.
• Ability to work set hours with flexibility to meet organisational needs.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Good general medical health.

Desired Criteria

• Current NVQ in care.
• Knowledge of the Care of the Elderly Patients Charter of Rights.
• Experience in a caring background or setting.
• Ability to move and handle patients.

Additional Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the UK; no sponsorship provided.
• Successful candidate must register with NISCC and undergo an enhanced access NI check.
• Criminal conviction disclosure required; failure to disclose will lead to withdrawal of offer.

Benefits

• £500 introduction fee paid in two stages (£250 after 6 months and £250 after 12 months).
• Comprehensive paid induction programme.
• Wide variety of training.
• 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 apply.

Company Overview

Macklin Care Homes – Caring with heart for over 30 years. Operates six care homes across Northern Ireland.

Closing Date

Friday 31st July 2026

Contract Type

Full time

Salary

From £13.12 to £17.12 hourly

Equal Opportunity

Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

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