Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider is seeking a Care Assistant for Penwortham Grange & Lodge in Lancashire. The role involves delivering personal care, maintaining a nurturing environment, and supporting resident activities. Ideal candidates are empathetic, committed to person-centered care, and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers flexible shifts and numerous employee benefits, ensuring a rewarding career in a supportive environment while helping to make a difference in the lives of residents.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Employee recognition schemes

Confidential employee assistance programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic, and genuinely passionate about care.
• Committed to person‑centred support.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Willing to learn and grow professionally.
• Respectful of privacy, dignity, and independence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Commitment to care

Job description

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Care Assistant

Location: Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home - Martin Field Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9HL

Salary: £12.21 - £12.46 per hour

Schedule/Hours: Full & Part-time available – Night shifts

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.

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 communicator and team player
• 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 Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home

Rated ‘Good’ by CQC, Penwortham Grange & Lodge is a purpose‑built, modern and bright residential care home in Penwortham, only 10 minutes away from Preston town centre.

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.