Job Description

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care



Care Assistant

Location:

Lansbury Court Care Home - Parkhouse Avenue, Castletown, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR5 3DF

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 Lansbury Court, 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 Lansbury Court Care Home



A former mining community, Castletown is an area of Sunderland north of the River Wear and close to Hylton Castle. With good road access to Wessington Way, Lansbury Court care home is a single-storey modern home that has been purpose-built to provide specialist care tailored to both younger adults and older people living with dementia.



Orchard Care Homes has a network of 23 care homes and 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.