Care Assistant

Orchard Healthcare Group; Chesterfield; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 17.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career development

Discounts

Recognition programs

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

DBS check

Descripción de la vacante

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join Riverdale Care Home in Chesterfield. You will support residents with daily living tasks, promote dignity and independence, and work as part of a friendly care team.

You'll deliver personal care, assist meals and activities, maintain a clean environment, and observe changes in wellbeing. Full or part-time day shifts are available, with training and development opportunities.

Formación

• Warm, empathetic approach to care and wellbeing.
• Commitment to person-centred support and dignity.
• Excellent communicators and team players.
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• Respect for privacy, dignity and independence.

Responsabilidades

• Delivering personal care such as washing, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene.
• Supporting residents in activities, outings and appointments.
• Serving meals and refreshments with warmth and courtesy.
• Maintaining a clean, pleasant and welcoming environment.
• Observing and reporting changes in residents' wellbeing.
• Acting as a key worker for a group of residents and tailoring care.
• Supporting new team members and contributing to a positive team culture.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Communication

Team player

Willing to learn

Respect privacy

Descripción del empleo

• Location Sheffield Road,Chesterfield, S41 7LL,United Kingdom
• Job Category Care
• Employee Type Full Time

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Care Assistant

Schedule/Hours – Full & Part Time Available - Days

Are you looking for a career where you can truly make a difference every single day? At Orchard, 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.

As a Care Assistant at Riverdale Care Home, you'll be a vital part of our dedicated care team. You'll support residents with their daily needs, always treating them with dignity, respect, and kindness. Your responsibilities will include:

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
• 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 Orchard Healthcare Group

For more than 15 years, Orchard Healthcare Group has been dedicated to delivering exceptional care for older people and being an active, trusted part of the local community. We are committed to delivering care we would want for our own families.

We invest in our people and support continuous professional development, offering a wide range of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.