Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; South Shields; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Employee discounts

Recognition schemes

Long Service Awards

Assistance programme (EAP)

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with daily needs, dignity, and independence. You will work as part of a caring team, helping with activities, meals, and personal care.

You will report changes in wellbeing, act as a key worker for a group, and participate in training and progression opportunities within a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and person-centred approach to care.
• Excellent communication with residents, families and colleagues.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Delivering personal care such as washing, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene.
• Supporting residents in meaningful activities and appointments.
• Serving meals and refreshments with warmth and courtesy.
• Maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.
• Observing and reporting changes in residents' wellbeing.
• Acting as a key worker for a group of residents.
• Supporting new team members and contributing to a positive team culture.

Skills

Warmth and empathy

Communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

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.

As a Care Assistant at

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:

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

In the heart of a residential area, close to Chichester Metro stop, is a modern, two-storey residential care home that provides quality care for up to 40 residents, including dementia support.

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.

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.