Overview
Trainee Senior Care Assistant | Location: Penwortham Lodge and Grange, Martin Field Rd, Penwortham, Preston PR1 9HL
Pay: £12.88 per hour. Job Type: Permanent. Shift Type: Nights. Closing Date: 29 September 2025.
Join Our Team as a Trainee Senior Care Assistant! Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people’s lives? Do you have a kind and caring nature? Do you love working with people living with Dementia and have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care? If you’re looking to advance your career in social care, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About Orchard Care Homes: Orchard Care Homes is dedicated to delivering high-quality, individualised care to meet each resident’s needs, with a focus on appropriate medication management and meaningful activities, including specialised care for residents living with dementia.
Location details: Penwortham Grange & Lodge in Penwortham, a modern care home specialising in older people, providing 24-hour residential care and dementia support across two sites.
We are committed to investing in our people, with extensive training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.
Responsibilities
* Develop your skills and progress toward a senior role through comprehensive training and support
* Assist with daily activities of living and personal care
* Create a warm, supportive environment for residents
* Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate personalised care
* Lead, supervise, support, and develop the care team
* Administer medication in line with prescribed requirements
* 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
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (mandatory)
* Previous experience in social care
* Compassionate, reliable, and patient
* Willingness to learn and progress within the role, including undertaking a Level 3 qualification
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
* Armed Forces community support as part of our Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
About Us
Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home is a modern dementia, residential, and short-term respite care home in Preston. Part of Orchard Care Homes, we provide care for older people and are committed to developing our staff and delivering high-quality care.
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