Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Bolsover; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Bolsover is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant. In this role, you will provide personal care, support residents in activities, and maintain a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates will be warm, empathetic, and eager to learn. Flexible work hours available, and numerous development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Career development from day one

Colleague discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Qualifications

• Genuinely passionate about care.
• Strong commitment to supporting residents.
• Respectful of privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care including washing and dressing.
• Support meaningful activities and appointments.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming environment.

Skills

Warm and empathetic

Person-centred support

Excellent communication

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Care Assistant

Location: Millfield Nursing Home - Cedar Park Drive, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6XP
Salary: £12.21 - £12.46 per hour
Schedule/Hours: Full & Part-time available – Flexible for Day/Night

Are you looking for a career where you can truly make a difference every single day? At Orchard Care Homes, we believe in empowering extraordinary people to deliver exceptional care. If you’re compassionate, enthusiastic, and ready to grow in a supportive and rewarding environment, this is the opportunity for you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering personal care such as washing, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene
• Supporting residents in meaningful activities, leisure outings, and appointments
• Serving meals and refreshments with warmth and courtesy
• Maintaining a clean, pleasant, and welcoming environment
• Observing and reporting changes in residents’ physical or emotional wellbeing
• Acting as a key worker for a group of residents, ensuring care is tailored to their individual preferences
• Supporting new team members and contributing to a positive team culture

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Warm, empathetic, and genuinely passionate about care
• Committed to person-centred support
• Excellent communicator and team player
• Willing to learn and grow professionally
• Respectful of privacy, dignity, and independence

Everything You’ll Love

• Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
• Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
• Excellent employee recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference’ award and Long Service Awards
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Millfield Nursing Home

The iconic castle‑topped town of Bolsover in Derbyshire is close to numerous vibrant surrounding town hubs, and is home to Millfield Nursing Home. Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones. We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development is encouraged, and you will receive plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.