Care Assistant


Company:	Orchard Care Homes
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4ES
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Care Assistant

Location:

Paddock Stile Manor Dementia Care Home

Philadelphia Lane, Newbottle, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 4ES

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

Paddock Stile Manor

Care Home

, 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 Care Homes

Nestled in the town of Houghton-le-Spring, which has its origins in Norman times,

Paddock Stile Manor

is a modern and established care home half way between Durham and Sunderland, and provides specialist residential care.

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.

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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.

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