Care Assistant: Compassionate Care with Career Growth

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development from day one with a

Colleague discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, empathetic Care Assistant to join the team at Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home in Wakefield. You will support residents with daily needs, upholding dignity and respect in every interaction.

With full or part-time hours available, you’ll contribute to a caring environment, participate in activities, help with meals and personal care, and benefit from training, progression, and a supportive employer.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Job description

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, empathetic Care Assistant to join the team at Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home in Wakefield. You will support residents with daily needs, upholding dignity and respect in every interaction.

With full or part-time hours available, you’ll contribute to a caring environment, participate in activities, help with meals and personal care, and benefit from training, progression, and a supportive employer.