Care Assistant
The Orchard, South Shields, South Tyneside
Care Assistant
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The Orchard, South Shields, South Tyneside
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 12 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 27f013fe65bb4c71bb83b9677de6447e
Location ref: South Shields, South Tyneside
Full Job Description
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
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, Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential) Previous experience of at least 6 months working as a Senior Care Assistant
- 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 In the heart of a residential area, close to Chichester Metro stop, Ashlea Mews is a modern, two-storey residential care home that provides quality care for up to 40 residents, including dementia support. Orchard Healthcare Group have 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. Apply today If you're ready to bring your compassion, energy, and dedication to a role that truly makes a difference, apply today and help us provide the kind of care every person deserves.
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