Senior Care Assistant

Extraordinary People, Exceptional CareAll potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.Senior Care AssistantLocation : Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home - 340 Leeds Road, Lofthouse, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3QQSalary: 13.80 per hour Schedule/Hours: Full & Part-time available NightsAre you a Senior Care Assistant looking to further develop your skills? Join our team as aSenior Care Assistantand help us deliver truly exceptional care to our residents. This is more than just a job its a chance to lead with compassion, support others, and make a meaningful impact every single day.As a Senior Care Assistant, youll play a key leadership role within our care team. Youll 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. Youll also supervise and mentor care staff, helping them grow and maintain best practices.What You'll Be DoingLeading and supporting the care team to deliver high-quality careAdministering medication safely and accuratelyMonitoring residents wellbeing and updating care recordsLiaising with healthcare professionals and familiesSupporting residents with personal care, meals, and daily activitiesEnsuring the home remains clean, safe, and welcomingPromoting dignity, independence, and choice for every residentParticipating in audits, inspections, and team meetingsWere seeking someone who is:Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential)Experienced in elderly care or dementia supportA confident leader with strong supervisory skillsCompassionate, patient, and reliableA great communicator and team playerWilling to continue learning and developing professionallyEverything Youll LoveCareer development from day one, with clear progression pathwaysHundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and moreExcellent employee recognition schemes such as Making a Difference award and Long Service AwardsFree emotional, practical, and financial support thats fully confidential, through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app thats available 24/7, all year roundCompany-supported pension scheme to invest in your futureFully funded DBS checkAbout Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care HomeLocated with easy links to Leeds and Wakefield, Lofthouse Grange & Lodge is a modern homespecialising in the care of older people, with the Grange providing 24hr residential care for 31 residents, and the Lodge providingadditional round the clock dementia care to57 residents.Orchard Care Homes 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.Apply todayIf 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.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.TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-11