Registered Nurse

Orchard Care Homes; Castleford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NMC PIN renewal funding

Career development

Hundreds of colleague discounts

Recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes is seeking a Registered Nurse for Castleford Lodge Care Home to deliver person-centred nursing, assess, plan, and evaluate care while supporting a compassionate team.

Join a mission-driven environment with opportunities for professional development, funding for NMC revalidation, and a supportive benefits package within the Castleford area.

Qualifications

• NMC registration required.
• Experience in elderly care or nursing home settings.
• Strong clinical knowledge and care planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain person-centred care plans
• Administering medication safely and accurately
• Supporting residents with personal care and daily routines
• Liaising with external professionals, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Leading and mentoring care staff to uphold best practices
• Ensuring compliance with clinical governance and regulatory standards
• Participating in audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

NMC registration

Elderly care experience

Team leadership

Care planning

Communication skills

Job description

Registered Nurse

Join our mission to change the way people are supported to meet their individual needs.

Brief Description

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Registered Nurse

Location: Castleford Lodge Care Home - Oxford Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5DF

Registered Nurse – 22 - 44 hrs available per week – Nights (2 - 4 nights per week)

Rates of Pay: £23.53 per hour

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference in people’s lives? At Castleford Lodge we’re on a mission to transform the way care is delivered – and we’re looking for nurses who share our passion for person-centred support.

As a Registered Nurse, you’ll be at the heart of our care team, delivering high-quality nursing tailored to each individual’s needs. You’ll assess, plan, and evaluate care, ensuring that medical, physical, and emotional support is provided with dignity and respect. You’ll also supervise and guide care staff, helping to build a strong, compassionate team culture.

What You'll Be Doing

• Creating and maintaining person-centred care plans
• Administering medication safely and accurately
• Supporting residents with personal care and daily routines
• Liaising with external professionals, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Leading and mentoring care staff to uphold best practices
• Ensuring compliance with clinical governance and regulatory standards
• Participating in audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives

We’re Seeking Someone Who Is

• Experienced in elderly care or nursing home settings
• Hold a current NMC registration (essential)
• With strong clinical knowledge and understanding of care planning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A caring, professional, and patient approach
• Ability to lead, support, and develop a team

Everything You’ll Love

• Funding for annual NMC revalidation and PIN renewal
• 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 Orchard Care Homes

A short walk from the centre of Castleford, with good access to public transport and rail and road links, Castleford Lodge is a mid-size home providing experienced care for elderly residents with a wide range of complex needs, including dementia.

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 is encouraged, and you will receive plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

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.