Care Assistant
| Company: | Orchard Care Homes |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Chesterfield, S40 3BQ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care
Care Assistant
Location: Chatsworth Lodge
- Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3BQ
Salary:
£12.71 - £12.96
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
Chatsworth Lodge, 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
Orchard Healthcare Group
Chatsworth Lodge Care Home is a homely, modern and bright care home with great access to local amenities in Chesterfield. With 39 bedrooms in our purpose-built home, each spacious room comes with its own en-suite and plenty of space to add your own belongings. Residents can also choose one of our larger rooms with two beds, perfect for couples who would like to stay together in our care home!
Orchard Healthcare Group 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.
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.