Care Assistant

The Orchard; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hundreds of colleague discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Job summary

The Orchard in Houghton-le-Spring, United Kingdom, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to supervise and develop a compassionate care team in our modern care home. You will assess needs, develop person-centred care plans, and ensure top-quality medical, physical and emotional support for residents.

You will mentor staff, maintain best practices, and participate in audits and training to support ongoing professional development. A commitment to dignity and independence for residents is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team to deliver high-quality care.
• Administer medication safely and accurately.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and update care records.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and families.
• Support residents with personal care, meals, and daily activities.
• Ensure the home is clean, safe, and welcoming.
• Promote dignity, independence and choice for every resident.
• Participate in audits, inspections and team meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Mentoring

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.

• 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 Nestled in the town of Houghton-le-Spring, which has its origins in Norman times, Paddock Stile Manor is a modern and established care home half way between Durham and Sunderland, and provides specialist residential care. Orchard Healthcare Group have 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. If you're ready to bring your compassion, energy, and dedication to a role that truly makes a difference, and help us provide the kind of care every person deserves.

• 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