Overview
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Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care. Care Assistant, Chesterfield. Salary: £12.46 per hour. Schedule/Hours: Full & Part-time available – Nights.
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 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
* Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
* Fully funded DBS check
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.
Homes Covered Within This Area
* Riverdale Care Home, Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7LL
* Chatsworth Lodge, Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40
* Millfield Nursing Home, Cedar Park Drive, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6XP
Armed Forces Commitment
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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