Job Description

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care



Care Assistant

Location:

Ashlea Mews Care Home - Stanhope Parade, South Shields NE33 4BA

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 you're compassionate, enthusiastic, and ready to grow in a supportive and rewarding environment, this is the opportunity for you.



As a Care Assistant at Ashlea Mews, you'll be a vital part of our dedicated care team. You'll 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

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, all year round



Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future



Fully funded DBS check



About Ashlea Mews Care Home



In the heart of a residential area, close to Chichester Metro stop, Ashlea Mews is a modern, two-storey residential care home that provides quality care for up to 40 residents, including dementia support.



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.