Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Sunderland is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for night shifts. You will provide personal care, support residents with daily needs, and contribute to a positive team culture. The ideal candidate is empathetic, respectful, and committed to person-centred support. Competitive pay is offered alongside career development opportunities and employee recognition schemes.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Employee recognition schemes

Support through 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care such as washing and dressing.
• Support residents in meaningful activities and appointments.
• Maintain a clean and pleasant environment.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Care Assistant

Archer Road, Farringdon, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR3 3DJ

Job Type: Permanent • Job Category: Care • Shift Type: Nights • Shift Structure: 22-44 hours per week, nights • Closing Date: 31 December 2025 • Pay: £12.46

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Care Assistant

Location: ArchersPark Dementia Care Home – Archer Road, Farringdon, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR3 3DJ

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

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 ArchersPark, 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:

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 ArchersPark Dementia Care Home

Just south of the city of Sunderland, ArchersPark is a light and friendly residential care home, focusing on high quality care for older people, some of whom are living with dementia.

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.