Relief Housekeeping & Kitchen Assistant - Arlington in Belfast

Can you make a real difference in the lives of others? We are looking to hire exceptional talent to join our team; in return, we will bring out the best in you. At Macklin Care Homes, you will work as part of an award-winning team where your contribution is valued. We offer opportunities for career development in a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart, we would love to hear from you.

Arlington Care Home (Belfast) is currently recruiting for a Relief Housekeeping & Kitchen Assistant. In this varied role, you will support both the housekeeping and kitchen teams, helping maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment while assisting with preparing and serving nutritious meals for our residents. You will work to high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and health and safety, ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care and service. Successful candidates must be prepared to work during term-time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support both the housekeeping and kitchen teams as required.
• Assist with the preparation of meals as directed by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Prepare basic food items such as salads, sandwiches, and soups.
• Help serve meals to residents, ensuring dietary requirements are followed.
• Carry out daily housekeeping duties, including dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, sanitising, and cleaning resident rooms and communal areas.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control throughout the home.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces and replenish cleaning and hygiene supplies where required.
• Follow food safety, health and safety, COSHH, and infection prevention procedures at all times.
• Use kitchen and cleaning equipment safely and report any faults, hazards, or maintenance issues promptly.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of both the kitchen and housekeeping departments.

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in a kitchen, housekeeping, cleaning, or care home environment is desirable but not essential.
• A good understanding of food hygiene and cleaning standards.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact respectfully with elderly residents.
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and support different departments.
• Flexible to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, to meet the needs of the service.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
• Medically fit and able to carry out the physical duties of the role.

Company Benefits:

• Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values.
• Enjoy a fully paid induction programme to help you transition smoothly into your role.
• Access to a wide variety of training opportunities to support professional growth.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexibility of shifts.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and well-being support.
• Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including team-building initiatives.
• Free car parking and uniform.
• Incentives for employee referrals.

Ensure your CV is up to date, as this is required for the interview process. Sponsorship for this role is not offered. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered. Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes. Submit your application promptly, as the role may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed. 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.

Important Information

• Location: Arlington, Arlington Private Nursing Home, 9 North Parade, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 2GF
• Date Posted: 3rd November 2026
• Closing Date: 30th November 2026
• Industry: Healthcare
• Job Type: Casual
• Salary: £12.80 Hourly

What you will need:

• Ability to communicate with the elderly.
• Ability to work set hours and be flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.
• Be in good general medical health (medically fit).
• Demonstrate a good command of written and spoken English.
• Right to work and live in the UK.