Senior Care Lead: Career Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff discounts

Recognition programs

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

DBS check funded

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group in Castleford is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead the care team and deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care. You will assess needs, develop care plans, and mentor staff to uphold best practices in a busy elderly/dementia setting.

You will supervise, support, and monitor residents, liaise with families and professionals, and promote dignity and independence while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential).
• Minimum 6 months experience as Senior Care Assistant.
• Experience in elderly or dementia care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team to deliver high‑quality care.
• Administer medications safely and accurately.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and update care records.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and families.
• Support residents with personal care, meals and daily activities.
• Ensure the home is clean, safe and welcoming.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Patient care

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3

Job description

Orchard Healthcare Group in Castleford is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead the care team and deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care. You will assess needs, develop care plans, and mentor staff to uphold best practices in a busy elderly/dementia setting.

You will supervise, support, and monitor residents, liaise with families and professionals, and promote dignity and independence while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.