Job Description 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 their contribution, with opportunities for career development, and 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.
Our Ladys Care Home , based in Belfast is currently recruiting an Activities Therapist to join their friendly, caring, and progressive Care Home.
This is a vital role within the Home, working as a team to deliver excellent care to much-loved residents.
About The Role Key Responsibilities: Working as part of a team to deliver excellent quality, person-centred activities, and social activities for residents.
Plan special events and group activities, on occasion creating personalised plans for residents.
Experience and a passion for Arts and Drama related activities.
Facilitate opportunities for residents to spend time together.
Ability to work set hours, flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.
Must have a good command of written and spoken English.
Relevant vocational qualifications (achieved or working towards).
Experience working with elderly residents suffering from dementia.
Knowledge of care of the elderly patients' Charter of Rights.
Company benefits: At Macklin Care Homes, we understand the hard work and dedication that our colleagues bring to their roles, and we are committed to rewarding their efforts with a comprehensive benefits package: 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 * * T&Cs will apply.
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.
Skills Needed About The Company Part of the Macklin Group, Macklin Care Homes have been caring for people for over 30 years.
We've taken all our experience over all those years to bring the very best of our knowledge and our expertise to you.
We're experts at what we do.
We're not just another Care Home, we're family-first and treat everyone we come into contact with as one of our very own.
From staff to residents, relatives to suppliers to the postman – we're all one big caring community!
We have six Care Homes: - 3 in Belfast: Arlington, Our Lady's and Parkmanor Oaks - 1 in Magherafelt: Milesian Manor - 1 in Coleraine: Ratheane - 1 in Ballycastle: Leabank Company Culture Want a job you'll love?
Can you make a real difference to the lives of others?
We are 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.
If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart we would like to hear from you.
We are proud of our values and unique positive culture that we live each and every day.
This is reflective of our relationships with our residents, their relatives, our suppliers and the local community.
Desired Criteria Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved / working towards).
Experience of working with elderly residents suffering from dementia.
Knowledge of Care of the Elderly Patients Charter of Rights.
Required Criteria Ability to work set hours, flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.
Excellent communication skills, specifically with the elderly.
Right to work in the UK.
Closing Date Monday 3rd February, 2025