Senior Care Assistant

Orchard Healthcare Group; Houghton-le-Spring; Vor Ort; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Career development

Employee discounts

Recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

DBS check

Zusammenfassung

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant at Paddock Stile Manor Dementia Care Home in Houghton-le-Spring. You will lead a care team, assess needs, and develop person-centred plans to ensure medical, physical, and emotional support is delivered to the highest standard.

You will supervise staff, mentor colleagues, and liaise with healthcare professionals and families to promote dignity, independence and quality of life for residents.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Compassion

Ausbildung

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Jobbeschreibung

• Location Philadelphia Lane,Newbottle,Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4ES,United Kingdom
• Job Category Senior Care

• Contact Name Recruitment Team
• Contact Phone [phone]
• Contact Email [e-mail]

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Senior Care Assistant

Loca tion: Paddock Stile Manor Dementia Care Home - Philadelphia Lane, Newbottle, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 4ES

Salary:£14.30 per hour
Schedule/Hours: Bank – Day/Night (shift cover)

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 Healthcare Group

Nestled in the town of Houghton-le-Spring, which has its origins in Norman times, Paddock Stile Manor is a modern and established care home half way between Durham and Sunderland, and provides specialist residential care.

Orchard Healthcare Group have 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