Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A senior care provider is seeking a Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant in Wakefield. This pivotal role involves leading a compassionate care team to deliver high-quality services, including administering medication and monitoring residents' wellbeing. The ideal candidate holds a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care and has experience in elderly or dementia care. Opportunities for career progression and a supportive environment are provided, with benefits like an employee assistance program and job-specific training.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Colleague discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Confidential support helpline

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Must be qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Experience in elderly care or dementia support is essential.
• Strong supervisory skills with ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team to deliver high-quality care.
• Administer medication safely and accurately.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and update care records.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Compassionate and patient

Team player

Education

Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant

Location: Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home, 340 Leeds Road, Lofthouse, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3QQ.

Job Type: Permanent – Shift Type: Days – Shift Structure: 44 hours per week, days – Closing Date: 31 January 2026 – Pay: £12.81 – £14.80 per hour (dependent on qualifications / experience).

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting the care team to deliver high-quality care
• Administering medication safely and accurately
• Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and updating care records
• Liaising with healthcare professionals and families
• Supporting residents with personal care, meals, and daily activities
• Ensuring the home remains clean, safe, and welcoming
• Promoting dignity, independence, and choice for every resident
• Participating in audits, inspections, and team meetings

We’re Seeking Someone Who Is:

• Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential)
• Experienced in elderly care or dementia support
• A confident leader with strong supervisory skills
• Compassionate, patient, and reliable
• A great communicator and team player
• Willing to continue learning and developing professionally

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 available 24/7, all year round
• Company‑supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home

Located with easy links to Leeds and Wakefield, Lofthouse Grange & Lodge is a modern home specialising in the care of older people. The Grange provides 24‑hr residential care for 31 residents, and the Lodge provides additional round‑the‑clock dementia care for 57 residents. Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years, and 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.