Current Career Opportunities

Organisation:                      The Somme Nursing Home
Post:                                   Activities Coordinator
Reports to:                          Nurse Manager/Assistant NM
Responsible to:                  Nurse Manager/Assistant NM
Salary:                                £13.30 per Hour
Location:                            The Somme Nursing Home, 121 Circular Road Belfast                                        BT4 2NA
Contract Type:                   Permanent
Hours Per week:                 15 Hours Per week (excluding breaks)
Job Closing Date:               31^st July 2025
Interview Date:                   Immediately on receipt of application if shortlisted

For Application Pack contact : info@sommenursing.org

The Somme Nursing home is a charity providing treatment and quality care for service and ex-service persons since 1914.  It is registered as a general category nursing home with the Regulation & Quality Improvement Authority.   A home that is light and spacious with 50 ground floor single en-suite beds.  A home that is conveniently located on the Circular Road, a semi-rural setting off the Holywood Road, a quiet, leafy residential area creating an atmosphere of tranquillity.

Our Philosophy of Care incorporates the provision of a high-quality care delivery to our residents, which is tailored to individual need and embraces the core values of the promotion of dignity, choice, and preservation of citizens’ rights, independence, self-determination and privacy.

We strive to create a homely environment, where love, compassion and understanding of the unique needs of the ex-service resident is paramount to our delivery of care.  We encourage the involvement of both resident and the family to provide a holistically unique service in which residents’ needs are met.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE                            Activity Coordinator

RESPONSIBLE TO              The Nurse Manager/Assistant NM

REPORTS TO                   The Nurse Manager/Assistant NM

The role of the Activity Person is to help meet the social, psychological and spiritual needs of each resident.  To nurse each resident as a ‘whole person’.

To have knowledge and understanding of specific needs of elderly residents such as reality, orientation and reminiscence and to have a sound knowledge of RQIA 2015 Minimum Standards:

• Engagement, Participation and involvement
• Contact with family, Friends and the Community
• Daily Life
• Memory, Life Storey Work and reminiscence
• Activities and Events

Given the nature of the work flexibility is required.

The Activity Person shall carry out the following duties:

1. To work closely with each resident and their family members in planning activities suitable to their individual needs ensuring that each resident can choose, as far as is practical, what they would like to do. To record the activities selected in each resident’s own care plan and keep a daily log of all social input for each individual resident

 

2. To organise and provide a wide menu of activities one month in advance and be willing to give a regular personal input to all planned group and one to one activities. To plan in advance themed, significant celebrations within the home (Royal birthdays and military events as well as Christmas, Easter, Halloween etc) and to evidence resident and relative involvement in the planning of these.

 

3. To plan in advance a programme of activities for each month and to display this programme in a prominent position such as notice boards and individual resident’s rooms.

 

4. To select suitable residents for group activities, taking into account the size of the group, the interests of the residents and their mental alertness and ensuring that those residents who are unable or do not wish to partake in the group activity have suitable alternative individual time spent on individual needs.

 

5. To organise outings from the Home. To have knowledge of and make use of the various organisations which provide transport for mobile and immobile residents.  To liaise with the Deputy Manager, in advance, on staffing of outings.

 

6. To ensure that all residents, should they require it, have the opportunity for religious observance and to liaise with the padre in the planning of all such services and events- advertising all services in a prominent place in advance.

 

9. To liaise with the Nurse Manager on the need for equipment and materials and have a knowledge of the activities monthly budget and be able to provide valid receipts for all expenditure.

 

10. To be aware of the necessity to gain feedback from the residents and other staff members through attending planned residents and relative meetings and conducting an annual resident survey as detailed by the Nurse Manager and to use this information constructively to plan future events.

 

11. To maintain up to date records on activities undertaken and to record any reason why any resident has declined to take part with valid reasons why this has been the case

 

12. To assist with duties as may be requested by the Nurse Manager.

 

The activity person must be aware of the home’s policies on:

1. Health and Safety to include Infection control
2. Hygiene and Control Procedures
3. COSHH Policy – Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
4. RIDDOR – The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (NI) 1986
5. Confidentially
6. Safe Guarding

The activity person must:

1. Attend fire trainings at least twice per year
2. Attend first aid trainings at least once per year
3. Respect confidentiality
4. Dress smartly and appropriately for planned activities and ensure a visible name badge is worn at all times

Terms and Conditions

 Medical

Appointment will be subject to a successful pre-employment health assessment.

Holidays

28 days each year; and 12 statutory and public holidays pro rata.

Pension

The post holder can participate in NEST pension scheme.

 Probationary Period

You will serve a probationary period of normally six months.

Closing Date

Completed application forms should be returned to the Nurse Manager, The Somme Nursing Home 121 Circular Road Belfast BT4 2NA, or email: admin@sommenursing.org  by the close of business on 29^th September 2023

  Canvassing, either directly or indirectly, will be an absolute disqualification.

We will review this Job Description and it may include any other duties and responsibilities we determine in consultation with the jobholder. We do not intend it to be rigid and inflexible but rather to provide guidelines within which the jobholder works.

Additional Information:

Following interviews waiting lists will be compiled for future same or similar vacancies arising. These waiting lists may cover permanent, temporary, full-time and part-time posts and where applicable various working patterns such as night duty.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION  – Job Title:           Activities Coordinator

Factor	Essential Criteria/Competencies Required	Method of Assessment
*Experience	Previous experience in a similar position Good General Health (medically fit) Must have a good command of written and spoken English. Ability to communicate with the elderly. Ability to work set hours, flexible to meet the needs of the organization	Only those applicants who state clearly on their application form that they have the required level of qualification/experience will be considered for interview.
*Knowledge & Qualification	Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved / working towards) Knowledge of Care of the Elderly Patients Charter of Rights Experience of working with elderly residents suffering from dementia	Interview
Skills and Aptitudes	Commitment to The Somme Nursing Home Mission, Vision, and Core Values Our Philosophy of Care incorporates the provision of a high-quality care delivery to our residents, which is tailored to individual need and embraces the core values of the promotion of dignity, choice, and preservation of citizens’ rights, independence, self-determination, and privacy. Priorities – Our Teams, Our Residents, Our Community, Our Future Ability to deliver a high standard of residents’ care. Exceptional organizational skills Ability to communicate and listen, ability to work co-operatively with other staff. Computer literate Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative. High standard of personal presentation Attention to detail. Ability to demonstrate effective time management	Interview
Special Circumstances	You will be required from time to time to work flexibly across a seven-day week including nights, weekends and bank holidays	Interview
Health Requirements	General good health for the demands of the post. Acceptable attendance record.	Pre-employment Health Assessment Application form/Interview/ Referee Report

 

* Applicants please note: Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out above, using the information given on the application form. You should therefore address the requirements when completing the application form, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. Appointments are subject to verification of appropriate qualifications.

Post: Receptionist/Admin Assistant –BANK hours

Hours: Bank Hours/Zero per week

Reports to: Business Support Manager

Salary: £13.15/hour

Location: The Somme Nursing Home, 121 Circular Road Belfast BT4 2NA

Contract Type: Permanent

For Application Pack contact : info@sommenursing.org

The Somme Nursing home is a charity providing treatment and quality care for service and ex-service persons since 1914. It is registered as a general category nursing home with the

Regulation & Quality Improvement Authority. A home that is light and spacious with 50 ground floor single en-suite beds. A home that is conveniently located on the Circular Road, a semi-rural setting off the Holywood Road, a quiet, leafy residential area creating an atmosphere of tranquillity.

Our Philosophy of Care incorporates the provision of a high-quality care delivery to our residents, which is tailored to individual need and embraces the core values of the promotion of dignity, choice, and preservation of citizens’ rights, independence, self-determination and privacy.

We strive to create a homely environment, where love, compassion and understanding of the unique needs of the ex-service resident is paramount to our delivery of care. We encourage the involvement of both resident and the family to provide a holistically unique service in which residents’ needs are met.

Job Description

Reports to: Business Support Manager (BSM)

Your role as a Part Time Receptionist/ Admin assistant

• Operating a busy switchboard promptly and courteously to include recording and

relaying messages

• First point of contact. Meet and greet the business’s clients and staff providing a high
• level of customer service, completing all relevant visitor paperwork
• Keeping the reception area and front office clean and tidy at all times.
• Communicating and liaising with colleagues, senior members of management and external contacts
• Complete HR administrative support i.e. assist with recruitment drive, new starter  paperwork etc.
• Update employee training records.
• Ordering and monitoring the levels of stationery for all departments.
• Incoming and outgoing Post management
• General Administrative support to management in terms of administration and preparing various documents when required.
• Records invoices on Sage Account as directed by Business Support Manager
• Cash handling
• Organising meeting rooms and liaising with Kitchen for catering requirement when

Required

• Ensuring the correct sign in / sign out procedures are adhered to
• Undertaking general admin duties

 Essential criteria;

• 5 GCSE’s grade A-C to include Math’s & English
• At least 2 years’ experience in similar role
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office, (working knowledge of Sage Account will be an advantage)
• Well Organised with Strong attention to detail
• Highly motivated
• Excellent customer service
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Quick and enthusiastic learner
• Ability to work on own initiative and meet deadlines

The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Business Support manager to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

We will review this Job Description and it may include any other duties and responsibilities we determine in consultation with the jobholder. We do not intend it to be rigid and inflexible but rather to provide guidelines within which the jobholder works.

Immediate interview on receipt of completed application if shortlisted.

Job Closing Date: 11th September at 17.00 (may be closed early if the best candidate found.)

Skills:

Administrator Organisation Customer Service Reception

 

 

Organisation:          The Somme Nursing Home
Post:                       Care Assistant
Hours:                    Full Time Night Duty/ Bank
Reports to:              Nurse in charge
Salary:                    £13.15 per Hour
Location:                 The Somme Nursing Home, 121 Circular Road Belfast BT4 2NA
Contract Type:        Permanent
Job Closing Date:    Tuesday 30^th September 2025 at 17.00.

The Somme Nursing home is a charity providing treatment and quality care for service and ex-service persons since 1914.  It is registered as a general category nursing home with the Regulation & Quality Improvement Authority.   A home that is light and spacious with 50 ground floor single en-suite beds.  A home that is conveniently located on the Circular Road, a semi-rural setting off the Holywood Road,  a quiet, leafy residential area creating an atmosphere of tranquillity.

Our Philosophy of Care incorporates the provision of high-quality care delivery to our residents, which is tailored to individual need and embraces the core values of the promotion of dignity, choice, and preservation of citizens’ rights, independence, self-determination and privacy.

We strive to create a homely environment, where love, compassion and understanding of the unique needs of the ex-service resident is paramount to our delivery of care.  We encourage the involvement of both resident and the family to provide a holistically unique service in which residents’ needs are met.

Job Description

• To help in the care of the residents’ physical environment and in the general day-to-day activities of the home.
• To support the nursing staff in the total care of all patients.
• To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of residents in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.
• To help in the care of the residents’ physical environment and in the general day-to-day activities of the home.

Principal responsibilities

• To assist residents who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and toileting.
• To help residents with mobility problems and other disabilities including incontinence.
• Help in use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• To care for residents temporarily sick and needing e.g. bed nursing.
• To help care for residents who are dying.
• To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
• To make and change beds; tidy rooms and do light cleaning; empty commodes.
• To feed residents who need help; help tidy and clear the dining room.
• Answer emergency bells, the door and the telephone; greet visitors.
• Read reports, take part in staff meetings and in the training activities as directed.
• To be aware of the health and safety statement.
• To clean sanitary and other equipment with particular attention to guidelines for the control of infection.
• To read and be familiar with home policies and procedures.
• Such other duties as may be required.

General Management Responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to work with integrity, honesty and openness, probity, accountability and respect.

Be aware of and adhere to all of the relevant Policies and Guidelines e.g. sickness reporting, absence management and the uniform policy

Be aware of issues relating to information & clinical governance, Human rights, health & Safety and welfare of residents & colleagues

The post holder will assist orientation and introduction of new members of staff to the home

Promote and take part to a culture of continuous service improvement

Communicate effectively and maintain productive working relationships amongst the team and with each other

General Responsibilities

Promote a professional image at all time and to be accountable for own practice

Use all opportunities to advocate Health Promotion and participate in resident education to promote caring for them at the home

At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner

At all times demonstrate practice which reflects the CORE values of compassion, openness, respect and excellence

Comply with all instructions in regard to Infection Prevention and Control

Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them

Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with health and safety policy and statutory regulations

Adhere to equal opportunities policy throughout the course of their employment

Records Management

All employees of the Somme Nursing Home  are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the home including resident/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Act 1998. Employees are required to be conversant with the home’s policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.

Pay and Terms and Conditions

 Salary

per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Hours

Varied: Full time 33 hours paid per week/ Part time 22 hours per week or Bank

Medical

Appointment will be subject to a successful pre-employment health assessment.

Holidays

28 days each year holidays pro rata

Pension

The post holder can participate in NEST pension scheme

Private Health insurance

On successful completion of the probationary period

 Probationary Period

You will serve a probationary period of normally six months

Closing Date

Completed application forms should be returned to the Nurse Manager, The Somme Nursing Home 121 Circular Road Belfast BT4 2NA, or email: info@sommenursing.org by the close of business on Tuesday 30^th September 2025 at 17.00.

 Canvassing, either directly or indirectly, will be an absolute disqualification.

We will review this Job Description and it may include any other duties and responsibilities we determine in consultation with the jobholder. We do not intend it to be rigid and inflexible but rather to provide guidelines within which the jobholder works.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
Job Title:      Care Assistant

Factor	Essential Criteria/Competencies Required	Method of Assessment
Qualifications and/ or Experience	at least 6 months recent paid experience working within Care & Residential settings be willing to undertake and Access NI disclosure NISCC registered (or willing to register)	Application & interview
Professional abilities	a caring nature and a desire to provide the following: High level of personal care to all service users Maintain privacy and dignity Ability to work in a team Good communication skills Flexible approach to their work Able to demonstrate skills appropriate for caring for vulnerable adults Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively	Interview

 

* Applicants please note: Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out above, using the information given on the application form. You should therefore address the requirements when completing the application form, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. Appointments are subject to verification of appropriate qualifications.