Care Assistant — Night Shifts, Career Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Colleague discounts

Recognition programs

EAP & wellbeing support

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join the care team at Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home. You’ll support residents with daily living tasks, provide respectful assistance, and help create a warm and secure environment.

The role offers flexible full- or part-time night shifts with clear pathways for development, a supportive team, and the chance to make a real difference in residents’ lives every day.

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

Skills

Warm & empathetic

Person-centred

Excellent communicators

Willing to learn

Respect privacy & dignity

Job description

Orchard Healthcare Group in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join the care team at Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home. You’ll support residents with daily living tasks, provide respectful assistance, and help create a warm and secure environment.

The role offers flexible full- or part-time night shifts with clear pathways for development, a supportive team, and the chance to make a real difference in residents’ lives every day.