Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Hundreds of discounts

Recognition schemes e.g. Making a Diff

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Fully funded DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join Cherry Trees Care Home in Kimberworth Park, Rotherham. You will support residents with daily needs, providing compassionate personal care and helping create a warm, dignified living environment.

The role offers 38.5 hours per week with a mix of day and night shifts and a pay rate of £12.71–£12.96 per hour. We provide career development, DBS support, a company pension, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Warm and empathetic with a passion for care.
• Committed to person‑centred support.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Willing to learn and grow professionally.
• Respectful of privacy, dignity and independence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care such as washing, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene.
• Support residents in activities, outings, and appointments.
• Serve meals and refreshments with warmth.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming environment.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ wellbeing.
• Act as a key worker for a group of residents and tailor care to individual needs.
• Support new team members and contribute to a positive team culture.

Skills

Empathetic

Excellent communicator

Team player

Willing to learn

Respectful of privacy

Job description

Care Assistant

Salary: £12.71 - £12.96 per hour

Schedule/Hours - 38.5 hours per week, mixture of day and night shifts

Are you looking for a career where you can truly make a difference every single day? At Orchard Healthcare Group, 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.

Brief Description

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Care Assistant

Location: Cherry Trees Care Home - Simmonite Road, Kimberworth Park, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 3EQ

Salary: £12.71 - £12.96 per hour

Schedule/Hours - 38.5 hours per week, mixture of day and night shifts

Are you looking for a career where you can truly make a difference every single day? At Orchard Healthcare Group, 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.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Care Assistant at Cherry Trees Care Home, 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 Orchard Healthcare Group

An area of significant historic note, Kimberworth is mentioned in the 1086 Domesday Book, Cherry Trees care home is located in the middle of the community, with good access to the surrounding area.

Orchard Healthcare Group 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.

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.