Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Eckington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff discounts

Recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a Care Assistant for Eckington Court in Eckington. You will support residents with daily needs, ensuring dignity and respect while delivering compassionate care. The role includes personal care, meals, activities, and contributing to a positive team environment.

We offer development opportunities, employee benefits, and a supportive workplace culture within our dedicated care team.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient with residents.
• Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• Respect for residents' privacy, dignity and independence.

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.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team player

Willing to learn

Respect privacy

Job description

• Location Penny Engine Lane,Eckington, S21 4BF,United Kingdom
• Job Category Care

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Care Assistant

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 Healthcare Group, 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 Eckington Court, 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 anEmployee 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.

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