Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Bolsover; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Bolsover is seeking a Care Assistant who is compassionate and dedicated to delivering personal care. The role includes supporting residents with daily activities and ensuring a welcoming environment. Full and part-time positions are available for night shifts. Benefits include career progression, employee discounts, and a fully funded DBS check. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a passion for person-centered care. Join us and make a positive impact every day.

Benefits

Career development from day one

Employee recognition schemes

Free emotional support program

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Compassionate and enthusiastic about providing care.
• Strong commitment to person-centered support.
• Respectful of privacy, dignity, and independence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care including washing and dressing.
• Support residents in meaningful activities.
• Maintain a clean and pleasant environment.

Skills

Warm and empathetic

Excellent communication

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Care Assistant

Cedar Park Drive, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6XP

Job Type: Permanent

Job Category: Carer

Shift Type: Nights

Closing Date: 31 January 2026

Pay: £12.46 per hour

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Location: Millfield Nursing Home – Cedar Park Drive, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6XP

Salary: £12.21 - £12.46 per hour. Schedule/Hours: Full & Part‑time available – Night shifts

Are you looking for a career where you can truly make a difference every single day? At Orchard Care Homes, we believe in empowering extraordinary people to deliver exceptional care. If you’re compassionate, enthusiastic, and ready to grow in a supportive and rewarding environment, this is the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering personal care such as washing, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene
• Supporting residents in meaningful activities, leisure outings, and appointments
• Serving meals and refreshments with warmth and courtesy
• Maintaining a clean, pleasant, and welcoming environment
• Observing and reporting changes in residents’ physical or emotional wellbeing
• Acting as a key worker for a group of residents, ensuring care is tailored to their individual preferences
• Supporting new team members and contributing to a positive team culture

We’re Seeking Someone Who Is:

• Warm, empathetic, and genuinely passionate about care
• Committed to person‑centred support
• Excellent communicators and team players
• Willing to learn and grow professionally
• Respectful of privacy, dignity, and independence

Everything You’ll Love

• Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
• 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 Millfield Nursing Home

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.

Welcome to Millfield Nursing Home in Bolsover! We’re a specialist nursing, residential and respite care home just 15 minutes from Chesterfield. Millfield Nursing Home is a bright, modern and well‑appointed care home that offers a warm, supportive environment for residents.

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.

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.