Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care Care Assistant Location: Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home - 340 Leeds Road, Lofthouse, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3QQ Salary: £12.21 - £12.46 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 Care Homes, we believe in empowering extraordinary people to deliver exceptional care. If youre compassionate, enthusiastic, and ready to grow in a supportive and rewarding environment, this is the opportunity for you. As a Care Assistant at Lofthouse Grange & Lodge, youll be a vital part of our dedicated care team. Youll 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 Were 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 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 Making a Difference award and Long Service Awards Free emotional, practical, and financial support thats fully confidential, through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app thats available 24/7, all year round Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future Fully funded DBS check About Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home Located with easy links to Leeds and Wakefield, Lofthouse Grange & Lodge is a modern homespecialising in the care of older people, with the Grange providing 24hr residential care for 31 residents, and the Lodge providingadditional round the clock dementia care to57 residents 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 believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty 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.