Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; England; On-site; GBP 17,509 - 17,853; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development from day one

Colleague discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Job summary

A leading care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant at Three Bridges Nursing Home. You will deliver personal care, support residents in activities, and maintain a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates are warm, empathetic, and committed to person-centred care. The role offers career development, employee discounts, recognition schemes, and a company-supported pension scheme.

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

• Deliver personal care such as washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support residents in meaningful activities and outings.
• Serve meals and refreshments with warmth and courtesy.
• Maintain a clean, pleasant, and welcoming environment.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ wellbeing.
• Act as a key worker for a group of residents.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Respect for privacy and dignity

Job description

Care Assistant

Salary: £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: Three Bridges Nursing Home - Nook Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1NT

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 Care Homes

Three Bridges is located in the residential suburb of Latchford, approximately one mile south‑east of Warrington town centre and close by to both the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal.

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 will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

Apply Today

If you're ready to bring your compassion, energy, and dedication to a role that truly makes a difference, apply today and help us provide the kind of care every person deserves.

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.