Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver personal care and support residents in their daily activities. The ideal candidate will have a warm and empathetic approach, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing person-centred care. This role offers opportunities for professional growth with a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Career development from day one

Employee recognition schemes

Company-supported pension scheme

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic, and genuinely passionate about care.
• Excellent communicators and team players.
• Willing to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care such as washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support residents in meaningful activities and outings.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Commitment to care

Job description

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Care Assistant

Location: Ashlea Lodge Care Home – Hylton Road, Millfield, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR4 7AB

Salary: £12.21 - £12.46 per hour

Schedule / Hours: 33 hours per week – Flexi Days and Nights

Role 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.

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

• 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 Ashlea Lodge Care Home

Within close proximity of the vibrant city of Sunderland and all that it has to offer, Ashlea Lodge is a modern home with two floors that provides specialist care for older people, many of whom are living with dementia.

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.