Senior Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; New Penshaw; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discounts

Making a Difference award

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes Ltd. is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for Paddock Stile Manor Dementia Care Home. Location: Philadelphia Lane, Newbottle, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 4ES. Salary: £14.30 per hour.

Schedule: Full-Time Night, 38.5 hours. You will lead care staff, assess needs, and develop person-centred care plans to deliver exceptional care daily. You will supervise staff, mentor teammates, and liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure high standards of medical, physical, and

Qualifications

• 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.

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 activities.
• Ensure the home remains clean, safe, and welcoming.
• Promote dignity, independence, and choice for every resident.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and team meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Caregiving

Communication

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

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

Contact information

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

Description

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Senior Care Assistant

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

Salary: £14.30 per hour
Schedule/Hours: Full - Time Night 38.5hrs

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 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.

Requirements

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

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.