Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Middleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider in Middleton is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to deliver personal care and support residents in various activities. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, eager to grow, and committed to providing person-centred support in a rewarding environment. Various shift types are available, offering flexibility in hours. Apply today to make a difference!

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Colleague discounts across various sectors

Employee recognition schemes

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care such as washing, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene.
• Support residents in meaningful activities, leisure outings, and appointments.
• Serve meals and refreshments with warmth and courtesy.
• Maintain a clean, pleasant, and welcoming environment.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ wellbeing.
• Act as a key worker for a group of residents.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Person-centred support

Job description

Job Title

Care Assistant

Location

Langfield Care Home, Wood Street, Langley, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 5QH

Job Type

Bank

Shift Type

Days Shift Structure

Hours

22 to 44 hours per week

Closing Date

31 December 2025

Salary

£12.76 – £13.03 per hour

Schedule / Hours

Full & Part‑time available – Bank Shifts

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care such as washing, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene
• Support residents in meaningful activities, leisure outings, and appointments
• Serve meals and refreshments with warmth and courtesy
• clean, pleasant, and welcoming environment
• Observe and report changes in residents’ physical or emotional wellbeing
• Act as a key worker for a group of residents, ensuring care is tailored to their individual preferences
• Support new team members and contribute to a positive team culture

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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 Langfield Care Home

Located in Langley, a residential area between Rochdale and Manchester City Centre, Langfield care home provides residential care for those living with varying needs.

Orchard Care Homes has a network of 23 care homes and 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 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.

EEO Statement

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.