Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,509 - 17,853; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Colleague discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes is looking for a Care Assistant at Green Lodge Care Home in Billingham, Tees Valley. In this vital role, you will provide personal care and support to residents, ensuring their dignity and respect at all times. We're seeking warm and empathetic individuals dedicated to making a difference. The position offers career development, employee discounts, and a supportive work environment. Join us to make every day exceptional for our residents, and benefit from opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and enthusiastic about providing care.
• Genuine passion for supporting senior residents.
• Respectful of privacy, dignity, and independence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care including washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support residents in activities and appointments.
• Serve meals and maintain a welcoming environment.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ wellbeing.
• Act as a key worker for a group of residents.

Skills

Warmth and empathy

Excellent communication

Team player

Commitment to person-centred support

Willingness to learn

Job description

Care Assistant

Schedule/Hours – Bank

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.

Brief Description

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Location: Green Lodge Care Home – The Green, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS23 1JS

Salary: £12.71 - £12.96 per hour

What You'll Be Doing

As a Care Assistant at Green Lodge 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 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 communicator and team player
• 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 the ‘Making a Difference’ award and Long Service Awards
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support via a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app available 24/7 all year round
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Orchard Care Homes

Green Lodge is in the heart of the community of Billingham, Teeside, and is well linked with its surrounding towns, within three miles of both Stockton and Middlesbrough town centres.

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.