Overview

Care Assistant – DaysLocation: Oxford Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5DFJob Type: Permanent | Job Category: Care | Shift Type: Days | Shift Structure: 22 to 44 hours per week - Days available | Closing Date: 30 September 2025Pay: £12.21- £12.46 per hourWe are not able to offer Sponsorship for this position.Extraordinary People, Exceptional CareDo you want to begin a fulfilling career in care, with excellent training and progression opportunities? Whether you are new to care or you’re an experienced carer, at Orchard Care, we value our Care Assistants and invest in their career within our homes.Role

– Care Assistant – DaysWe are one of the first organisations in care who are paperless. We use the latest technology to write our care plans, complete audits, and we can even tell if someone is in pain by using an app.No day is ever the same! This position is challenging, and isn’t for everyone, but the intrinsic rewards are incomparable. We offer a tailored career path that will give you industry leading training and help you reach your career goals.You will work in a close team that understands each person’s needs and provides a meaningful contribution to their lives.Main Duties

To enable people to remain as independent as possible whilst providing support and assistance as per the individual’s needs. This will include delivering personal care including washing, dressing, and oral care.Be understanding and patient towards everyone and their needs, encourage and support them to participate in leisure activities as appropriate to the individual and their preferences, ensuring their social and emotional needs are met. This also includes supporting individuals and groups to outside appointments and leisure outings.Responsible for making and changing beds, tidying rooms, undertaking light cleaning duties as needed and generally assisting in ensuring that the home is kept clean, pleasant and welcoming at all times.Helping to serve meals and drinks at mealtimes and other times, taking care to present meals and refreshments in an attractive way, with polite and courteous service. In addition, providing the appropriate level of support at mealtimes.To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant to the role such as Health and Safety, COSHH, all aspects of the Care Standards Act, have a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.To ensure all written or verbal communications regarding activity in the home remain factual and evidence based, to support learning from significant events. To engage with internal and external inspections, audits and regulatory visits.About Orchard Care Homes

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 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.”

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