Senior Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Making a Difference award

Long Service Awards

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a Senior Care Assistant at our Preston home. You will lead a care team, assess resident needs, and develop person-centred care plans while delivering medical, physical and emotional support to residents.

The role emphasises supervising staff, mentoring colleagues and maintaining best practices in a busy residential setting. A Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification is essential and commitment to ongoing professional development is expected.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervisory capability to guide a care team.
• Strong communication skills for staff, residents, and families.
• Commitment to compassionate, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Communication

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Martin Field Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9HL

Salary:£14.79 per hour

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

For more than 15 years, Orchard Healthcare Group has been dedicated to delivering exceptional care for older people and being an active, trusted part of the local community. We are committed to delivering care we would want for our own families.

We invest in our people and support continuous professional development, offering a wide range 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.