Senior Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Castleford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Employee assistance programme

Company pension

Fully funded DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes' Castleford Lodge Care Home in Castleford, West Yorkshire, is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our team. You will lead the care team, assess resident needs, develop care plans, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality, compassionate support.

Experience with elderly or dementia care is essential, and Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification required. Offering 22–44 hours per week, a mix of day and night shifts, and a route to progression within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Experience in elderly care or dementia support
• Willing to lead and supervise care staff

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team to deliver high-quality care
• Administering medication safely and accurately
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and update care records
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and families
• Support residents with personal care, meals and daily activities
• Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming home
• Promote dignity, independence and choice for residents
• Participate in audits, inspections and team meetings

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

6 months Senior Care Assistant experience

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

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

Salary: £14.30 per hour Schedule/Hours: Full & Part-time available – 22 - 44 hrs per week, mixture of day and night shifts

Brief Description

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Senior Care Assistant

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

Are you a Senior Care Assistant looking to further develop your skills? Join our team as a Senior Care Assistant and help us deliver truly exceptional care to our residents. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to lead with compassion, support others, and make a meaningful impact every single day.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a key leadership role within our care team. You’ll be responsible for assessing individual needs, developing person-centred care plans, and ensuring that medical, physical, and emotional support is delivered to the highest standard. You’ll also supervise and mentor care staff, helping them grow and maintain best practices.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting the care team to deliver high-quality care
• Administering medication safely and accurately
• Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and updating care records
• Liaising with healthcare professionals and families
• Supporting residents with personal care, meals, and daily activities
• Ensuring the home remains clean, safe, and welcoming
• Promoting dignity, independence, and choice for every resident
• Participating in audits, inspections, and team meetings

We’re Seeking Someone Who Is

• Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential)
• Experienced in elderly care or dementia support
• A confident leader with strong supervisory skills
• Compassionate, patient, and reliable
• A great communicator and team player
• Willing to continue learning and developing professionally

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 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 will be actively encouraged, with 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.

Requirements

• Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential)
• Previous experience of at least 6 months working as a Senior Care Assistant