Care Assistant

Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care home in Preston is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with personal care and daily activities. You'll be part of a dedicated team, ensuring dignity and respect for all residents. The role offers development opportunities and recognition schemes. Come be a part of meaningful care and teamwork!

Benefits

Colleague discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Confidential support helpline

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Committed to person-centred support.
• Respectful of privacy, dignity, and independence.
• Ready to grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care such as washing and dressing.
• Support residents in meaningful activities.
• Maintain a clean and pleasant environment.
• Observe and report changes in wellbeing.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Commitment to person-centred support

Willingness to learn

Job description

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 Penwortham, 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

Requirements

• Committed to person-centred support
• Excellent communicators and team players
• Willing to learn and grow professionally
• Respectful of privacy, dignity, and independence

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 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.