Senior Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee recognition

Long service awards

Pension scheme

DBS check

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes Ltd. in Billingham is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead and support our care team, ensuring high-quality person-centred care for residents.

You will supervise staff, administer medications safely, maintain care records, and liaise with healthcare professionals and families, while promoting dignity and independence. Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care and experienced in elderly or dementia care, you will mentor colleagues, contribute to audits, and participate in

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Experience in elderly care or dementia support.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

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.
• Promote dignity, independence and choice for residents.
• Participate in audits, inspections and team meetings.

Skills

Level 3 HSC

Elderly care experience

Leadership

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care certificate

Job description

The Green, Billingham , Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS23 1JS

Salary:£14.30 per hour

Schedule/Hours:Full 44hrs – flexi working both 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 healthcare Group

Green Lodge

is in the heart of the community of Billingham, Teeside, and well linked with its surrounding towns, within three miles of both Stockton and Middlesbrough town centres.

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.

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.