Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Lofthouse; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Lofthouse is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with daily needs. Responsibilities include delivering personal care, facilitating meaningful activities, and maintaining a welcoming environment. The ideal candidate will be warm, empathetic, and committed to person-centred support. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, with excellent training and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Colleague discounts across various services

Employee recognition schemes

24/7 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, and toileting.
• Support residents in meaningful activities and outings.
• Serve meals and refreshments 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.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

As a Care Assistant at Lofthouse Grange & Lodge, you'll be a vital part of our dedicated care team. You'll support residents with their daily needs, always treating them with dignity, respect, and kindness.

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

Qualifications

• 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

Salary and Schedule

• Salary: £12.21 - £12.46 per hour
• Schedule/Hours: Bank hours

About Orchard Care Homes

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.

Benefits

• 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 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 Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home

Located with easy links to Leeds and Wakefield, Lofthouse Grange & Lodge is a modern home specialising in the care of older people, with the Grange providing 24hr residential care for 31 residents, and the Lodge providing additional round the clock dementia care to 57 residents. 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.