Senior Care Assistant – Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home
Location: Martin Field Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9HL
Salary: £14.29 per hour | Schedule/Hours: Full & Part-time available – Day shifts
Are you a Senior Care Assistant looking to further develop your skills? Join our team as a Senior Care Assistant and help us deliver truly exceptional care to our residents. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to lead with compassion, support others, and make a meaningful impact every single day.
What Youd 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
Wed Be 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 Youll 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 the ‘Making a Difference’ award and Long Service Awards
* Free emotional, practical, and financial support through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app (24/7, year-round)
* Company-supported pension scheme
* Fully funded DBS check
About Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home
Rated Good by CQC, Penwortham Grange & Lodge is a purpose-built, modern residential care home in Penwortham, close to Preston town centre.
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 invest in our people with training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.
Apply Today
If you are ready to bring your compassion, energy, and dedication to a role that truly makes a difference, apply today to 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 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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