Senior Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Colleague discounts

Making a Difference award

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes Ltd. is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in Sunderland to lead a care team and ensure high-quality support for residents. You will supervise staff, assess needs, and develop person-centered plans while delivering medical, physical, and emotional care daily.

The role requires Level 3 Health & Social Care and at least 6 months’ experience in elderly or dementia care, with opportunities for development and progression within the Orchard portfolio.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification is essential.
• Minimum 6 months’ experience as Senior Care Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team to deliver high‑quality care.
• Administer 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.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming home.
• Promote dignity, independence and choice for residents.
• Participate in audits, inspections and team meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Location: Archer Road,Farringdon,Sunderland, SR3 3DJ,United Kingdom

Salary: £14.30 per hour
Schedule/Hours: Night shifts, 22-44hrs per week, full time and part time available

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

Just south of the city of Sunderland, ArchersPark is a light and friendly residential care home, focusing on high quality care for older people, some of whom are living with dementia.

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.