Compassionate Care Assistant — Growth, Benefits & Support

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Colleague discounts

Making a Difference award

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

DBS check fully funded

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group’s Ashlea Lodge Care Home in Sunderland is hiring a Care Assistant. You’ll support residents with daily needs, delivering personal care with dignity and respect, and assist in activities and meals within a warm, welcoming home.

Join a compassionate team with opportunities for development, wellbeing support, and a strong commitment to resident-focused care in a modern facility near Hylton Road.

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic and compassionate nature.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willing to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Delivering personal care such as washing, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene.
• Supporting residents in meaningful activities, outings and appointments.
• Serving meals and refreshments with warmth and courtesy.
• Maintaining a clean, pleasant, and welcoming environment.
• Observing and reporting changes in residents' wellbeing.
• Acting as a key worker for a group of residents, tailoring care to individual needs.
• Supporting new team members and contributing to a positive team culture.

Job description

Orchard Healthcare Group’s Ashlea Lodge Care Home in Sunderland is hiring a Care Assistant. You’ll support residents with daily needs, delivering personal care with dignity and respect, and assist in activities and meals within a warm, welcoming home.

Join a compassionate team with opportunities for development, wellbeing support, and a strong commitment to resident-focused care in a modern facility near Hylton Road.