Activities Therapist

Important Information Location: Our Lady's, Our Ladys Home, 68 Ard Na Va Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 6 FF Date Posted: 15th July 2025 Closing Date: 31st August 2025 Industry: Healthcare Job Type: Full time Salary: £12.42 Hourly Activities Therapist - Mental Health 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 who are valued for its 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.

Our Lady's Care Home, based in Belfast, is actively recruiting for an experienced Activities Therapist to join our Mental Health Residential Suite on a full-time work patterns may be considered at our discretion depending on business need.

This role requires compassion, creativity, and the ability to engage and support residents with a variety of mental health conditions.

You will be responsible for developing and delivering an engaging and stimulating activity programme that enhances the quality of life for our residents.

Working hours 10am - 7.30pm.

Working pattern of 3 days one week and 4 days alternate week.

About the role Key Responsibilities: Programme Development: Design and implement a schedule of in-house entertainment, outings, and group activities that are mentally and physically stimulating for residents.

Collaboration & Planning: Work closely with the Residential Manager, staff, and residents to ensure activities align with their needs and interests.

External Supplier Coordination: Obtain approval from the Residential Manager before engaging external entertainers or service providers.

Resident Engagement: Regularly gather feedback from residents and incorporate their hobbies and interests into the activity programme.

Documentation & Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records (both manually and electronically) of all activities and events.

One-to-One Support: Provide individual engagement activities for residents who prefer not to participate in group settings.

Positive Communication & Engagement: Collaborate effectively with a diverse and challenging resident group respectfully and positively.

Safety & House Rules Compliance: Ensure adherence to house rules, maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.

Teamwork & Independence: Communicate effectively with colleagues, residents, and visitors, working both independently and as part of a team.

Volunteer Recruitment & Supervision: Actively engage with the community to recruit, support, and supervise volunteers.

Why Apply? Opportunities for career development and internal promotion.

A supportive and rewarding working environment.

Access to training and professional development programmes and opportunities.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

According to the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy regarding 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.

What you will need Required criteria Must have a good command of written and spoken English.

Must have the right to work and live in the UK.

Ability to work set hours, flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.

Desired criteria An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice and an awareness of local services available.

Experience working within a mental health environment and understanding the level of engagement required by residents to support them on their recovery journey.

Current and/or previous experience in a Mental Health activities role within a Care Home environment.

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