Care Assistant - Days

Orchard Care Homes; Greater Manchester, Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in care is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join their dedicated team. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of residents, ensuring they receive the best support tailored to their individual needs. With a focus on dignity, respect, and engagement, you will assist residents in maintaining their independence while providing essential personal care. The company values its staff, offering excellent training and progression opportunities from day one. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and growing within a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App

Excellent training and progression opportunities

Recognition schemes

24/7 Employee Support Hub

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personal care and support to individuals.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with residents and their families.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and daily activities.
• Encourage participation in leisure activities and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Personal Care

Communication

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Wood Street, Langley, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 5QH

Care Assistant - Days

Job Type: Permanent

Job Category: Care

Closing Date: 28 February 2025

Pay: £13.03

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Care Assistants

Do you want to begin a fulfilling career in care, with excellent training and progression opportunities? At Orchard Care, we value our Care Assistants and invest in their career within our homes.

£12.76 - £13.03 per hour

Day Shifts. Full and Part time hours available

The role of a Care Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the people living within Orchard homes. We make sure everyone is cared for with dignity, respect and they are engaged in how they receive support from our staff. You will play a key role in ensuring they engage in meaningful activities and receive the best support in line with their individual needs.

Main Duties

• To enable people to remain as independent as possible whilst providing support and assistance as per the individual’s needs. This will include delivering personal care including washing, dressing, and oral care.
• Be understanding and patient towards everyone and their needs, encourage and support them to participate in leisure activities as appropriate to the individual and their preferences, ensuring their social and emotional needs are met. This also includes supporting individuals and groups to outside appointments and leisure outings.
• Responsible for making and changing beds, tidying rooms, undertaking light cleaning duties as needed and generally assisting in ensuring that the home is kept clean, pleasant and welcoming at all times.
• Helping to serve meals and drinks at mealtimes and other times, taking care to present meals and refreshments in an attractive way, with polite and courteous service. In addition, providing the appropriate level of support at mealtimes.
• To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant to the role such as Health & Safety, COSHH, all aspects of the Care Standards Act, have a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.

Benefits:

• Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App.
• Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop.
• Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’ and an annual awards ceremony, recognising our dedicated staff team.
• Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues.

About Orchard Care Homes

Located in Langley, a residential area between Rochdale and Manchester City Centre, Langfield care home provides residential care for those living with varying needs.

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.