Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in South Shields is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with daily needs. The role includes personal care, maintaining a welcoming environment, and fostering resident independence. Ideal candidates will be compassionate, eager to learn, and ready to contribute positively to a dedicated care team. Opportunities for career development and numerous employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic, and genuinely passionate about care.
• Committed to person-centered support.
• Excellent communicators and team players.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care such as washing, dressing, and oral hygiene.
• Support residents in meaningful activities and leisure outings.
• Serve meals and refreshments with warmth.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Respectfulness

Willingness to learn

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Ashlea Mews Care Home, Stanhope Parade, South Shields, NE33 4BA

Salary: £12.21 - £12.46 per hour

Schedule: Full & Part-time available – Days (22‑44 hours per week)

Job Type: Permanent
Job Category: Carer
Shift Type: Days
Shift Structure: 22‑44 hours per week
Closing Date: 31 December 2025

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Care Assistant

Location: Ashlea Mews Care Home – Stanhope Parade, South Shields NE33 4BA

Salary: £12.21 - £12.46 per hour
Schedule/Hours: Full & Part-time available – Days

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.

As a Care Assistant at Ashlea Mews, you’ll be a vital part of our dedicated care team. You’ll support residents with their daily needs, always treating them with dignity, respect, and kindness. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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 Ashlea Mews Care Home

In the heart of a residential area, close to Chichester Metro stop, Ashlea Mews is a modern, two‑storey residential care home that provides quality care for up to 40 residents, including dementia support.

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 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.

Ashlea Mews Care Home in South Shields

Welcome to Ashlea Mews Care Home in South Shields! We're proud to offer residential care, dementia care and short‑term respite care. Ashlea Mews Care Home is a cosy and warm dementia‑friendly care home with great access.