Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Normanton and Altofts; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team in Normanton and Altofts, England. The role involves delivering personal care to residents and supporting them in various activities, ensuring their dignity and respect. Ideal candidates will be warm, empathetic, and committed to person-centred care. The position offers ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Colleague discounts across shopping, holidays, and dining

Employee recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Genuinely passionate about care.
• Committed to person-centred support.
• Respectful of privacy, dignity, and independence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care including washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support residents in meaningful activities and outings.
• Serve meals and maintain a welcoming environment.
• Observe and report changes in residents' wellbeing.
• Act as a key worker for group of residents.
• Support new team members.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

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. As a Care Assistant at Castleford 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

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.

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