Overview
Trainee Senior Care Assistant - Nights
Location: Penwortham Lodge and Grange, Martin Field Rd, Penwortham, Preston PR1 9HL
Pay Rate: £12.88 per hour
Job Type: Permanent | Job Category: Carer | Shift Type: Nights | Closing Date: 31 October 2025
About Us
Orchard Care Homes is dedicated to delivering high-quality, individualised care to meet each resident's needs. We focus on medication management and providing meaningful activities for everyone, including specialised care for residents living with dementia.
Penwortham Grange & Lodge: modern care home in Penwortham, specialising in care for older people. Penwortham Grange provides 24-hour residential care for 44 residents, while Penwortham Lodge offers around-the-clock dementia support for 42 residents.
Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We value professional development and offer training and progression opportunities.
Role Overview
As a Trainee Senior Care Assistant, you will receive comprehensive training and support from our experienced team. Your responsibilities will include:
* Developing your skills and progressing to a senior role
* Assisting with daily activities of living and personal care
* Creating a warm, supportive environment for residents
Main Duties
* Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate personalised care
* Administering medication in line with prescribed requirements
* Lead, supervise, support, and develop the care team
* Communicate effectively with external professionals, residents, and relatives
* Implement personalised care plans tailored to each resident's needs
* Provide specialised care and support for residents living with dementia
What We Offer
* Full training and career progression opportunities from day one
* Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App
* Recognition schemes, including “Making a Difference” and an annual awards ceremony
* 24/7 Employee Support Hub for confidential personal and professional support
Ideal Candidate
* Previous experience in social care
* NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (mandatory)
* Compassionate, reliable, and patient
* Willingness to learn and progress within the role including undertaking a level 3 qualification
Armed Forces and Diversity
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.
Additional Information
Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home: Welcome to Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home in Preston! We are a specialist dementia, residential and short-term respite care home in Lancashire. Part of the Orchard Care Homes group. We offer training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.
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