Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care provider is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant for their Green Park Nursing Home in Great Sankey. In this role, you will deliver personal care, support residents in activities, and contribute to a positive environment. The ideal candidate is warm, empathetic, and a team player. Opportunities for career development and employee recognition schemes are available.

Benefits

Career development from day one

Discounts across shopping and dining

Employee recognition awards

Support through Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Commitment to person-centred support.
• Ability to observe and report changes in residents’ wellbeing.
• Support for new team members.

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.
• Acting as a key worker for a group of residents.

Skills

Warm, empathetic, and genuinely passionate about care

Excellent communicators

Team players

Willing to learn and grow professionally

Respectful of privacy, dignity, and independence

Job description

Overview

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Care Assistant

Location: Green Park Nursing Home - Southwold Crescent, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 3JS

Salary: £12.81 - £13.31 per hour

Schedule/Hours: Full & Part-time available – Days

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 Green Park Nursing Home

Green Park is a large, bright and spacious home designed to support 99 residents. We are located in the picturesque suburb of Great Sankey, on the outskirts of Warrington. With Orchard Care Homes, your professional development is actively encouraged, you will receive plenty of training to support your growth.

Orchard Care Homes has a network of 23 care homes and 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.