Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Billingham is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide personalized care and support to residents. The role involves assessing needs, delivering nursing care, and leading the care team. Applicants should have experience in older people's or dementia care and hold a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. This position offers a pay rate of £13.80 per hour, with opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App

Excellent training and career progression opportunities

Recognition schemes and annual awards

Free uniform

Confidential support via 24/7 Employee Support Hub

Qualifications

• Previous care experience, preferably in older people's or dementia care.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate personalized nursing care.
• Supervise and support the care team.
• Maintain communication with professionals, residents, and relatives.

Skills

Previous care experience

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

The Green, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS23 1JS

Senior Care Assistant

Location: The Green, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS23 1JS

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• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Category: Senior Carer
• Shift Type: Mixed (Days & Nights)
• Shift Structure: 33 hours per week
• Closing Date: 29 August 2025
• Pay: £13.80

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Role Overview:

Are you a Senior Care Assistant looking to further develop your skills? Our Senior Care Assistants play a key role in ensuring each person living within our homes receives the care they need to live a fulfilling life.

Rates of Pay:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care: £13.80 per hour

Working Hours: Flexi Days and Nights - 33 hours per week

Introduction to the Role:

Orchard Care Homes is committed to delivering high-quality, personalized care. Our focus includes appropriate medication management and providing meaningful activities for residents.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will assess individual needs, develop person-centered care plans, and ensure medical, physical, and emotional needs are met. Additional training is provided to ensure competency in medication administration.

Applicants should have previous care experience, preferably in Older People’s or dementia care, and hold a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care.

Main Duties:

• Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate personalized nursing care to meet individual needs and standards.
• Ensure residents are treated with respect and dignity, respecting their rights to privacy, independence, and choice.
• Lead, supervise, support, and develop the care team.
• Maintain excellent communication with external professionals, residents, and relatives.

Benefits:

• Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities
• Recognition schemes and annual awards
• Free uniform and parking
• Confidential support via our 24/7 Employee Support Hub

About Orchard Care Homes:

Green Lodge, located in the heart of Billingham, Teesside, is well connected to Stockton and Middlesbrough. Orchard Care Homes has over 15 years of experience in caring for older adults, committed to delivering high-quality, community-centered care.

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Green Lodge Care Home in Stockton-on-Tees

Welcome to Green Lodge Care Home in Billingham! We offer residential care, short-term respite, and dementia care to the Stockton-on-Tees community.

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