Care Assistant

Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care home is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with their daily needs. Responsibilities include delivering personal care, aiding in activities, and maintaining a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates will be passionate about care, excellent communicators, and committed to professional growth. Join a supportive team where you can truly make a difference every day.

Benefits

Career development from day one

Employee discounts across various services

Recognition schemes for outstanding performance

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic, and genuinely passionate about care.
• Excellent communicators and team players.
• Willing to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Delivering personal care such as washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Supporting residents in meaningful activities and appointments.
• Maintaining a clean, pleasant, and welcoming environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Commitment to person-centred support

Job description

Overview

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 Lofthouse Grange & 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

About Lofthouse Grange & Lodge

Located with easy links to Leeds and Wakefield, Lofthouse Grange & Lodge is a modern home specialising in the care of older people, with the Grange providing 24hr residential care for 31 residents, and the Lodge providing additional round the clock dementia care to 57 residents.

Company overview

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.

How to apply

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.

What we’re looking for

• 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

What 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 via an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app (24/7, year-round)
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check