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Orchard Care Homes; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Sefton is looking for a Care Assistant to deliver personal care and support residents in meaningful activities. The ideal candidate is warm, empathetic, and passionate about providing exceptional care. Responsibilities include personal hygiene, serving meals, and maintaining a pleasant environment. This role offers opportunities for career development, employee recognition schemes, and support for professional growth. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our residents.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Colleague discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Confidential support services

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic, and genuinely passionate about care.
• Committed to person-centred support.
• Respectful of privacy, dignity, and independence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care like washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support residents in activities and appointments.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Care Assistant

Location: Thornton Hall & Lodge Care Home - 16 - 18 Tanhouse Road, Crosby, Thornton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 1UB

Salary: £12.21 - £12.46 per hour

Schedule/Hours: Full & Part-time available – Day

Are you looking for a career where you can truly make a difference every single day? At Orchard Care Homes, we believe in empowering extraordinary people to deliver exceptional care. If you’re compassionate, enthusiastic, and ready to grow in a supportive and rewarding environment, this is the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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

Our ideal candidate

• 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

Everything You’ll Love

• Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
• Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
• Excellent employee recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference’ award and Long Service Awards
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Thornton Hall & Lodge Care Home

Thornton Hall & Lodge is a bright and spacious purpose-built home that specialises in care for older people, with the Hall providing 24hr residential care for 48 residents, and the Lodge giving additional round the clock dementia care for 48 residents.

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.

Apply today

If you’re ready to bring your compassion, energy, and dedication to a role that truly makes a difference, apply today and help us provide the kind of care every person deserves.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.