Care Assistant

The Orchard; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hundreds of colleague discounts

Making a Difference award

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Company-supported pension

Fully funded DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to lead the care team and deliver person-centred care to residents.

You will supervise staff, administer medications safely, monitor wellbeing, update records, liaise with healthcare professionals and families, and support daily activities while promoting dignity and independence.

The role includes audits and training opportunities, with benefits such as a company pension, DBS check, employee assistance, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential).
• Experience in elderly care or dementia support.
• At least 6 months' experience as Senior Care Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the care team to deliver high-quality care
• Administering medication safely and accurately
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and updating care records
• Liaising with healthcare professionals and families
• Supporting residents with personal care, meals, and daily activities
• Ensuring the home remains clean, safe, and welcoming
• Promoting dignity, independence, and choice for every resident
• Participating in audits, inspections, and team meetings

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Medication administration

Resident wellbeing

Care planning

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Are you a Senior Care Assistant looking to further develop your skills? Join our team as a Senior Care Assistant and help us deliver truly exceptional care to our residents. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to lead with compassion, support others, and make a meaningful impact every single day. As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a key leadership role within our care team. You'll be responsible for assessing individual needs, developing person-centred care plans, and ensuring that medical, physical, and emotional support is delivered to the highest standard. You'll also supervise and mentor care staff, helping them grow and maintain best practices.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting the care team to deliver high-quality care
• Administering medication safely and accurately
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and updating care records
• Liaising with healthcare professionals and families
• Supporting residents with personal care, meals, and daily activities
• Ensuring the home remains clean, safe, and welcoming
• Promoting dignity, independence, and choice for every resident
• Participating in audits, inspections, and team meetings
• Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential)
• Experienced in elderly care or dementia support
• A confident leader with strong supervisory skills
• Compassionate, patient, and reliable
• A great communicator and team player
• Willing to continue learning and developing professionally, Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential)

Previous experience of at least 6 months working as a Senior Care Assistant

About Orchard Healthcare Group A short walk from the centre of Castleford, with good access to public transport and rail and road links, Castleford Lodge is a mid-size home providing experienced care for elderly residents with a wide range of complex needs, including dementia. Orchard Healthcare Group 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.

• 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