Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Thorpe-on-the-Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care organization in Thorpe-on-the-Hill is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with personal care while fostering a compassionate and respectful environment. Applicants should be dedicated, warm, and willing to learn, and will benefit from career development opportunities. This role involves delivering care and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere, making it ideal for those looking to make a difference in people's lives. Offers include career growth and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Employee recognition schemes

Free emotional and financial support

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.
• Maintain a clean and pleasant environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Acre Close, Middleton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4HX

Job Type: Permanent | Job Category: Care | Shift Type: Nights | Shift Structure: 33 hours per week | Closing Date: 31 December 2025 | Pay: £12.46 per hour

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Care Assistant

Location: Middleton Park Lodge Nursing Home – Acre Close, Middleton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4HX

Salary: £12.21 - £12.46 per hour
Schedule/Hours: Nights – 33 hours (3 nights per week)

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 Middleton Park 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 Middleton Park Lodge Nursing Home

A largely residential suburb of Leeds, Middleton Park Lodge is an established nursing home that has been purpose‑built to provide specialist care tailored to older people.

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.

At Orchard Care Homes, we value our employees. Find out more about our wide range of benefits.

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