Care Assistant - Flexible Shifts & Career Growth

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-supported pension

Fully funded DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague discounts

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a Care Assistant at Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home, Preston. You will provide resident care with dignity and respect, supporting daily tasks and activities for individuals in a warm, collaborative team.

The role offers both full-time and part-time hours with day or night shifts, training and development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture within the Orchard portfolio.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing care experience helpful during daily tasks.
• Candidate should be compassionate, respectful, and patient.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivering personal care such as washing, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene.
• Supporting residents in activities, meals, and appointments.
• Maintaining a clean, welcoming environment and reporting changes in wellbeing.
• Acting as a key worker for a group of residents and supporting new staff.

Skills

Warm, empathetic

Excellent communicators

Team players

Willing to grow

Education

Experience in care preferable

Tools

DBS check

Job description

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a Care Assistant at Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home, Preston. You will provide resident care with dignity and respect, supporting daily tasks and activities for individuals in a warm, collaborative team.

The role offers both full-time and part-time hours with day or night shifts, training and development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture within the Orchard portfolio.