Care Assistant - Nights (Nursing)

Macklin Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care organization in Northern Ireland is looking for a Senior Care Assistant (Nights) to join their team. This vital role involves providing high-quality care to meet the emotional and physical needs of residents. Candidates need a strong background in elderly care, flexibility for shifts, and excellent leadership skills. The position offers career development opportunities within a compassionate and supportive environment. We invite individuals who are dedicated to making a genuine difference in the lives of others to apply.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive paid induction programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast

Free car parking and uniform

Health and well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong background in elderly or residential care.
• Proven track record in delivering high‑quality care.
• Must be fully flexible concerning day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering personalized, compassionate care to residents.
• Lead and collaborate with the care team to provide quality care.
• Maintain compliance with care documentation and policies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant - Nights (Nursing)

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.

Ratheane Care Home, based in Coleraine, is currently recruiting for an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Assistant (Nights) to join their friendly, caring, and progressive team. This is a vital position within the Care Home, where the successful candidates will provide high‑quality care that meets the social, emotional, and physical needs of our residents. Your responsibilities will align with the Patient Charter of Rights and adhere to Residential Home Minimum Standards.

About the role

Key Responsibilities:

• Resident Care: Assist in the delivery of personalized, compassionate care, ensuring residents’ physical, emotional, and social needs are met.

• Leadership & Team Collaboration: Lead and work collaboratively with the care team to deliver outstanding quality care to all residents.

• Team Collaboration: Proactively encourage, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a positive and professional working environment.

• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all care documentation is completed accurately and in line with Home procedures.

• Advocacy & Promotion: Uphold and promote the company’s mission, vision, and values through daily interactions and care practices.

• Policy Compliance: Support the residential care team to ensure strict adherence to all policies and procedures.

• Health & Safety: Maintain a safe and respectful environment for both residents and staff, ensuring compliance with care regulations.

Essential Requirements:

• A strong background in elderly or residential care, with a proven track record in delivering high‑quality care.

• Must be fully flexible concerning day and night shifts.

• Familiarity with safe medication handling, administration, and documentation.

• Strong understanding of infection control, safeguarding, and health and safety guidelines within care environments.

• Sensitivity to the emotional and physical needs of residents, with an empathetic and compassionate approach.

• Mentor and support junior staff members, promoting a positive and efficient team environment.

• Communicate clearly and effectively with residents, families, and colleagues.

• Assess situations quickly and make informed decisions that are in the best interest of the resident or patient.

• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.

• High standard of personal presentation and attention to detail.

• Ability to develop, implement, and review care plans, ensuring that individual care needs are met.

• Commitment to ongoing training and development, such as attending workshops, obtaining new qualifications, or staying updated on healthcare practices.

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 well‑being initiatives, including team‑building initiatives.

• Free car parking and uniform*

• Incentives for employee referrals*

*T&Cs will apply.

Please note that we will only accept up-to-date CVs; without this, an interview cannot be offered.

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 submit your application promptly without hesitation.

Additionally, we reserve the right to modify 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.

About the company

At Macklin Care Homes, our mission is to be a forward‑thinking provider dedicated to looking after people extremely well. We believe in offering more than just care; we have a genuine warmth and put compassion into everything we do. Every day, we go above and beyond to create a supportive, caring environment where people feel truly valued. Above all, we are driven by a simple but powerful truth: We really do care.

Required Criteria

• Excellent leadership skills.
• Willingness to adapt to changing care needs, schedules, and responsibilities.
• Ability to work well with others, including other care assistants, nurses, family members and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• A strong background in elderly or residential care, with a proven track record in delivering high‑quality care.
• Must be fully flexible with regard to day and night shifts.
• Familiarity with safe medication handling, administration, and documentation.

Desired Criteria

• Level 2 NVQ with willingness to work towards a Level 3 NVQ on commencement of role.
• Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent. Additional qualifications including First Aid, Manual Handling, or Medication Management would be considered advantageous.
• Experience in supervising or leading a team of care assistants or healthcare professionals.