Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Warrington is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to deliver personal care and support residents in meaningful activities. You will be part of a positive team culture, committed to providing high-quality person-centred support. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a passion for care, with opportunities for professional growth and development. This role offers competitive hourly pay and employee benefits.

Benefits

Career development

Employee discounts

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 communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care such as washing, dressing, and oral hygiene.
• Support residents in activities and appointments.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Person-centred support

Willingness to learn

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Green Park Nursing Home, Southwold Crescent, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 3JS

Salary: £12.81 - £13.31 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.

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 communicator and team player
• 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 Green Park Nursing Home

Green Park is a large, bright and spacious home designed to support 99 residents. We are located in the picturesque suburb of Great Sankey, on the outskirts of Warrington.

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.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the 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.

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