Senior Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Colleague discounts

Recognition schemes

EAP helpline

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes is seeking a Senior Care Assistant at Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home in Penwortham, near Preston. You will lead the care team, assess resident needs, and develop person-centred care plans to ensure high quality support.

This role involves supervising staff, administering medications safely, and liaising with health professionals and families. We offer day/night shifts, both full and part-time, with opportunities for career development and a supportive, compassionate

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Experience in elderly care or dementia support.
• Confident leader with strong supervisory skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and reliable.
• Great communicator and team player.
• Willing to continue learning and developing professionally.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Brief Description

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Senior Care Assistant

Location: Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home - Martin Field Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9HL

Salary: £14.79 per hour

Schedule/Hours: Full & Part-time available – Day/Night

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

Rated ‘Good’ by CQC, Penwortham Grange & Lodge is a purpose-built, modern and bright residential care home in Penwortham, only 10 minutes away from Preston town centre.

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.

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Requirements

Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential)

Previous experience of at least 6 months working as a Senior Care Assistant