Compassionate Care Assistant - Dementia Home

QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS UK GROUP LTD; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discounts

Making a Difference award

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes is seeking a caring and reliable Care Assistant to join Paddock Stile Manor Dementia Care Home. You will support residents with daily needs, deliver personal care, and help create a warm, respectful living environment.

This role offers flexible full- or part-time hours (22–44 hours) on day shifts, with comprehensive training and opportunities for growth within a supportive team. DBS check is funded.

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic and genuinely caring about residents.
• Excellent communication with residents, families and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the care home setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care such as washing, dressing and assisting with daily routines.
• Support residents in activities, meals and social engagement.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment and report changes in wellbeing.
• Be a friendly, respectful presence and uphold residents' dignity and independence.
• Support new team members and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Follow care plans and document observations as required.

Skills

Warm empathy

Team player

Excellent communication

Willing to learn

Respect privacy

Job description

Orchard Care Homes is seeking a caring and reliable Care Assistant to join Paddock Stile Manor Dementia Care Home. You will support residents with daily needs, deliver personal care, and help create a warm, respectful living environment.

This role offers flexible full- or part-time hours (22–44 hours) on day shifts, with comprehensive training and opportunities for growth within a supportive team. DBS check is funded.