Care Assistant (Dayshift) - Arlington, Belfast

Care Assistant (Dayshift)

Location: Arlington Private Nursing Home, 9 North Parade

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.

Your role is vital 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.

Company Benefits

• 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.

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.

Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Successful candidates must be willing to register with NISCC.

Closing Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026

Contract Type: Full‑time

Salary: From £13.12 Hourly to £17.12 Hourly

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