Relief Housekeeping & Kitchen Assistant - Our Ladys

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.

Our Lady's 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.

About The Role

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:

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.
• 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*.

*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.

Required Criteria

• 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.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Macklin Care Homes – Caring with Heart for Over 30 Years

For over 30 years, Macklin Care Homes have been dedicated to providing exceptional care. We bring decades of experience, knowledge, and expertise to every individual we support. But we are not just another care home—we are family-first. Everyone who comes through our doors—residents, staff, relatives, and suppliers—is treated as part of one big caring community.

We proudly operate six care homes across Northern Ireland:

• Arlington, Our Lady's, and Parkmanor Oaks – Belfast

• Milesian Manor – Magherafelt

• Ratheane – Coleraine

• Leabank – Ballycastle

Our vision is to make a genuine, positive impact on the lives of people in our local communities. We strive to be the trusted care provider that families choose with confidence. Through dedication, passion, and commitment, we care with heart—creating an environment where people feel safe, loved, and respected.

At Macklin Care Homes, we aim to be the preferred choice in the community—where families know their loved ones are in the best hands.

Company Culture

Make a Real Difference – Join Macklin Care Homes

Do you want to make a genuine difference in the lives of others? At Macklin Care Homes, we are always looking for passionate, caring individuals to join our team—and in return, we will help bring out the very best in you.

As part of our award-winning team, you will be valued for your contribution and supported with opportunities for career development, all within a friendly and rewarding working environment.

Our residents are at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by their stories, their experiences, and the knowledge that our care truly makes a difference in their lives.

Guided by a strong set of core values, we cultivate a culture of respect, dedication, and compassion. These values ensure that residents and their families remain at the centre of all our efforts.

We are proud of the positive, caring culture we live by every day. If you are compassionate, committed, and care with heart, we would love to hear from you. Join us, and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

For all recruitment-related enquiries, please contact our Recruitment Team at: recruitment@macklingroup.com

Company Benefits

A Family-Run Organisation That Cares with Heart

As a family-run organisation, we live and breathe our core values: treating people really well, trust, dedication, and continuous development. When you join Macklin Care Homes, you don’t just become part of a team—you become part of our family.

Caring with heart is at the centre of everything we do, for both our residents and our team members. It’s this commitment to compassion, respect, and support that makes our homes a truly special place to live and work.

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Free parking, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Free parking or Discounted parking , Employee Assistance Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, Culture of recognition, Progression opportunities, Staff celebration events

Salary

£12.80 per hour