Registered Nurse

Orchard Care Homes; Castleford; On-site; GBP 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected care provider in Castleford seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality care tailored to individual needs. Duties include creating care plans, administering medications, and leading a care team. Ideal candidates will have experience in elderly care and hold a valid NMC registration. This role offers competitive pay, career development, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual NMC revalidation funding

Career development opportunities

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care or nursing home settings is essential.
• Strong understanding of care planning and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain person-centred care plans.
• Administer medication safely and accurately.
• Support residents with personal care and daily routines.
• Liaise with external professionals.
• Lead and mentor care staff.

Skills

Elderly care experience

Strong clinical knowledge

Excellent communication

Patient approach

Leadership skills

Education

Current NMC registration

Job description

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Registered Nurse

Location: Castleford Lodge Care Home – Oxford Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5DF
Salary: £22.28ph
Schedule/Hours: Bank Hours

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 Castleford Lodge Care Home

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 will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

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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.

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