Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Kingston near Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join their team at Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home. This role involves delivering personal care and supporting residents through meaningful activities. The ideal candidate will be warm, empathetic, and committed to person-centred support. Career development is a priority with clear progression pathways and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development from day one

Colleague discounts across various services

Employee recognition schemes

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Compassionate and enthusiastic approach to care.
• Commitment to person-centred support.
• Ability to observe and report changes in residents' wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care including washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support residents in activities and appointments.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming environment.

Skills

Warm, empathetic

Excellent communicator

Team player

Willingness to learn

Respectful of privacy

Job description

Overview

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Care Assistant

Location: Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home - 45 Nesfield Road, Belle Isle, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 3LG

Salary: £12.21 - £12.46 per hour

Schedule/Hours: Bank hours

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.

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

What we’re looking for

• 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

Benefits 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 via an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app, 24/7, all year round
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

Not far from the city centre of Leeds, Nesfield Lodge is a friendly and familiar home that is setting standards across the Orchard group. The home was awarded the first Orchard Care Centre for Culinary Excellence, has seen its staff recognised in internal awards and is one of the pioneering homes part of the HenPower hen-keeping programme.

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.

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