Relief Housekeeping Assistant - Ratheane

Job Description

Location:

Ratheane Private Nursing Home, 58 Mountsandal Road

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors. Working as part of a dedicated housekeeping team, you will maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the Care Home while adhering to health and safety guidelines.

• Perform daily cleaning tasks, including dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and sanitising.
• Ensure all rooms, common areas, bathrooms, and kitchens are cleaned to a high standard.
• Clean and disinfect high‑touch areas, such as door handles, handrails, and light switches.
• Replenish supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and towels in designated areas.
• Follow infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.
• Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely, following COSHH regulations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the housekeeping department.

• Prior experience in housekeeping, cleaning, or a similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, tools, and products is an advantage.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Basic understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

• Collaborating with an award‑winning team with family values.
• Fully paid induction programme.
• Access to a wide variety of training opportunities for professional growth.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexible shift patterns.
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and well‑being support.
• Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including team‑building.
• Free car parking and uniform.
• Incentives for employee referrals.
• Terms and conditions apply.

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

Sponsorship for this role is not offered. Successful candidates must be willing to register with NISCC. An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required. Recruitment of ex‑offenders is governed by the Access NI code of practice.

Tuesday 30th June 2026

Fulltime

£12.80 hourly

Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.