Job Description
Location: Our Ladys Home, 68 Ard Na Va Road
Can you make a real difference to the lives of others?
At Macklin Care Homes, you will work as part of an award-winning team, valued for your contributions, with opportunities for career development, and enjoy a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart, we would love to hear from you.
As part of the Mental Health Residential facility at Our Lady’s Care Home, Belfast, we actively recruiting for experienced Support Workers (Nightshift) within the field of Mental Health who will use their compassion and clinical experience to help deliver the exceptional levels of resident care we are known for, and are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people who have a variety of mental health conditions.
With no two days the same, you will enjoy a wide range of varied responsibilities, from ensuring that care-plans are comprehensive to making sure that decisions are acted upon, and if necessary, incorporated into a resident's care-plan and individualised care packages.
About The Role
Professional Responsibilities:
* Experience working within a mental health environment.
* Good working knowledge of The Mental Health Order (1986).
* An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice.
* Ability to collaborate with a challenging resident group positively.
* Ensuring care plans are comprehensive and understandable to the resident.
* Supporting, encouraging, and prompting residents with their medication.
* Accurately maintain documentation both manually and electronically.
* Ensure house rules are kept and adhered to, providing a safe environment.
* Communicate effectively with colleagues, residents, and visitors.
* Assisting residents with booking and attending appointments.
* Support residents in daily tasks: self-care, shopping, and household tasks.
* Promoting residents to develop their skills and increase their independence.
Company Benefits
To reward the demanding work of our fantastic colleagues, we offer an excellent benefits package as follows:
* 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*
* T&Cs will apply.
Please note we will only accept up-to-date CVs - without this, an interview cannot be given.
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.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.
Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Skills Needed
Nursing / Caring
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, Belfast
* Milesian Manor, Magherafelt
* Ratheane, Coleraine
* Leabank, 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!
Desired Criteria
* Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
* Experience working within a Care Home setting or environment.
Required Criteria
* An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice.
* Awareness of the local services available to those with mental health needs.
* Understanding of types of mental health illnesses and the level of care residents will require.
* Caring, empathetic and compassionate nature.
Closing DateFriday 25th July, 2025
Contract Typefulltime
Salary£13.39 Hourly #J-18808-Ljbffr