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Location:

Leabank Private Nursing Home, 1-3 Beechwood Avenue

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 a

Care Assistant (Dayshift)

to join our friendly, caring, and progressive

Leabank

Care Home, based in Ballycastle. 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

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 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:

£1000 Welcome Bonus*Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values.A comprehensive paid induction programme.Wide variety of training 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*TandCs 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

Macklin Care Homes

have been caring for people for over 30 years. We have taken our experience over all those years to bring the very best of our knowledge and our expertise to you. We are not just another Care Home, we are family-first and treat everyone we come into contact with as one of our very own. From staff to residents, to relatives and suppliers – we are all one big caring community!

We Have 6 Care Homes Based Throughout Northern Ireland

Arlington, Our Lady''s and Parkmanor Oaks, BelfastMilesian Manor, MagherafeltRatheane, ColeraineLeabank, Ballycastle

Our vision is to have a

real, positive impact

on the lives of people within our local community. We aim to be the trusted provider for care that families choose with confidence. Through our dedication, passion and commitment, we care with heart, creating an environment where people feel safe, loved and respected. Our vision is for Macklin Care Homes to be the preferred choice in the community—where

people know they are in the best hands .

Company Culture

Can you make a real difference to the lives of others?

We are always 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.

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 guided by

a strong set of core values

that shape everything we do. These values help us build a culture of

respect, care and dedication,

ensuring that our residents and their families are always at the centre of our efforts.

We are proud of our values and unique positive culture that we live by each and every day. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart, we would love to hear from you!

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 general good 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.

Closing Date Monday 18th August, 2025

Contract Type fulltime

Salary From £12.82 Hourly to £16.82 HourlySeniority level

Seniority level Not ApplicableEmployment type

Employment type Full-timeJob function

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