Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team in Leeds. This role involves supporting residents with personal care, promoting their wellbeing, and engaging them in meaningful activities. Ideal candidates should be compassionate and eager to learn, with opportunities for career development and benefits. Apply to make a real difference in the lives of residents.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Colleague discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Confidential support services

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Willingness to learn

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home - 45 Nesfield Road, Belle Isle, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 3LG

Salary: £12.21 - £12.46 per hour

Schedule/Hours: Full & Part-time available – Nights

Job Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 30 November 2025

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

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 Nesfield 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. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

We’re seeking someone who is:

• 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 Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home

Not far from the city centre of Leeds, Nesfield Lodge is a friendly and familiar home that is setting standards across the Orchard group. The home was awarded the first Orchard Care Centre for Culinary Excellence, has seen its staff recognised in internal awards and is one of the pioneering homes part of the HenPower hen-keeping programme.

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.

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.

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