Care Assistant

QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS UK GROUP LTD; Windles Green; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Colleague discounts

Recognition programs

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant at Thornton Hall & Lodge Care Home in Crosby, Liverpool. You will support residents with daily needs, promote dignity and independence, and work as part of a compassionate team.

The role offers full-time and part-time night shifts within a welcoming, supportive culture. We value warmth, reliability, and a commitment to person-centred care, with opportunities for development, DBS funding, and employee wellbeing support within a

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic approach to care.
• Excellent communication with residents, families, and team.
• Ability to work as part of a supportive care team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care tasks with dignity and respect.
• Assist residents with daily activities and routines.
• Support residents in meaningful activities and appointments.
• Serve meals and beverages with warmth and courtesy.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
• Observe changes in residents and report to the care team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team player

Compassionate care

Job description

• Job Category Care
• Employee Type Full Time

Contact information

• Contact Name Recruitment team
• Contact Phone [phone]
• Contact Email [e-mail]

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Care Assistant

Location: Thornton Hall & Lodge Care Home - 16 - 18 Tanhouse Road, Crosby, Thornton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 1UB

Schedule/Hours – Full & Part Time Available - Nights

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 Thornton Hall & 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 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 anEmployee 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

Thornton Hall & Lodge is a bright and spacious purpose-built home that specialises in care for older people, with the Hall providing 24hr residential care for 48 residents, and the Lodge giving additional round the clock dementia care for 48 residents.

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.

Additional Information

• Location Thornton Hall & Lodge, Tanhouse Road, Crosby, Thornton, L23 1UB