Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A prominent care provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to provide personal care and support residents at Langfield Care Home. The ideal candidate will be warm, empathetic, and committed to person-centred support. This role offers competitive pay, career development, and a supportive environment along with numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Career development from day one

Employee recognition schemes

Company-supported pension scheme

Qualifications

• Genuinely passionate about care.
• Respectful of privacy, dignity, and independence.
• Willing to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care such as washing and dressing.
• Support residents in activities and appointments.
• Maintain a clean and pleasant environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Commitment to care

Job description

Overview

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Care Assistant

Location: Langfield Care Home-Wood Street, Langley, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 5QH

Salary: 12.76 - £13.03 per hour

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

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

Requirements / What We’re Seeking

• 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

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 Langfield Care Home

Located in Langley, a residential area between Rochdale and Manchester City Centre, Langfield care home provides residential care for those living with varying needs.

Orchard Care Homes has a network of 23 care homes and 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.