Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 1,751,000 - 1,785,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes Ltd. in Chesterfield is seeking compassionate care assistants to join Chatsworth Lodge. Full and part-time roles are available with day and night shifts, offering £12.71–£12.96 per hour. You will assist residents with personal care, meals, activities, and daily routines in a warm, welcoming environment.

Join a supportive team focused on person-centred care, ongoing learning, and delivering high-quality service to residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic, and genuinely passionate about care.
• Committed to person-centred support.
• Excellent communicators and team players.
• Willing to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

£12.71 - £12.96 per hour

Schedule/Hours – Full & Part Time Available - Days/Nights

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.

Location: Chatsworth Lodge - Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3BQ

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 communicators and team players
• Willing to learn and grow professionally