Care Assistant
| Company: | Orchard Care Homes |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Preston, PR1 9HL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 7 Dec 2026 |
Summary
Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care
Care Assistant
Locat
ion:
Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home -
Martin Field Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9HL
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 Healthcare Group, 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
Penwortham Grange & Lodge 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 Healthcare Group
For more than 15 years, Orchard Healthcare Group has been dedicated to delivering exceptional care for older people and being an active, trusted part of the local community. We are committed to delivering care we would want for our own families.
We invest in our people and support continuous professional development, offering a wide range 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.