Job Description
Location: Arlington Private Nursing Home, 9 North Parade.
We are recruiting a Relief Care Assistant to join our progressive Arlington Care Home, based in Belfast. This vital role supports nursing staff in delivering person‑centred care in line with the Patient Charter of Rights and 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 activities
- Updating and maintaining accurate records in line with patient care
- Supporting the nursing team with compliance policies and procedures
- Being 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
- 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
- Eligibility to work and live in the UK
Required Criteria
- Ability to communicate with the elderly
- Ability to work set hours, flexible to meet the needs of the organisation
- Good command of written and spoken English
- 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
- Experience in moving and handling patients
Benefits
- £500 introduction fee, paid £250 after 6 months and £250 after 12 months of continuous service
- Collaboration with an award‑winning team with family values
- A comprehensive paid induction programme
- Wide variety of training provided
- Career development opportunities
- Flexible 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
Must register with NISCC and undergo an Enhanced Access NI Check. Criminal record policy applies.
We do not offer sponsorship for this role. Eligibility: applicant must be eligible to work and live in the UK.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Contact: Recruitment Team (recruitment@macklingroup.com)
Closing Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026.
Contract Type: Full time.
Salary: From £13.12 to £17.12 hourly.
Contact Details:
Macklin Care Homes | Care Home Group in Northern Ireland Recruitment Team
