Simmonite Road, Kimberworth Park, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 3EQ
Care Assistant
Location: Simmonite Road, Kimberworth Park, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 3EQ
Job Category: Bank
Closing Date: 30 April 2025
Pay: £12.46
Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care
Care Assistants
Do you want to begin a fulfilling career in care, with excellent training and progression opportunities? At Orchard Care, we value our Care Assistants and invest in their career within our homes.
Salary: £12.21 - £12.46 per hour
Role Overview:
The role of a Care Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the people living within Orchard homes. We ensure everyone is cared for with dignity and respect, engaging them in how they receive support from our staff. You will play a key role in ensuring they engage in meaningful activities and receive the best support in line with their individual needs.
Main Duties:
* Enable people to remain as independent as possible while providing support and assistance as per the individual’s needs, including delivering personal care such as washing, dressing, and oral care.
* Be understanding and patient towards everyone and their needs, encouraging and supporting them to participate in leisure activities appropriate to their preferences, ensuring their social and emotional needs are met.
* Responsible for making and changing beds, tidying rooms, and undertaking light cleaning duties to ensure the home is kept clean, pleasant, and welcoming.
* Help serve meals and drinks at mealtimes, presenting them attractively and providing the appropriate level of support.
* Understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements relevant to the role, including Health & Safety, COSHH, and Care Standards Act, while maintaining a safe environment throughout the home.
Benefits:
* Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App.
* Excellent training and progression opportunities from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop.
* Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’ and an annual awards ceremony, recognising our dedicated staff team.
* Free Uniform and car parking.
* Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues.
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 portfolio of homes.
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