Job Description

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care



Support Worker

Location:

Middleton Park Lodge Nursing Home - Acre Close, Middleton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4HX

Salary:

14.35ph per hour

Schedule/Hours:

Full & Part-time available - Nights

Pay Rates:

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care:

13.52ph

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care:

14.35ph



Are you passionate about supporting individuals with mental health needs to live empowered, fulfilling lives? If you hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and have at least 6 months' experience in a Dementia care setting , we'd love to hear from you.



As a Specialist Support Worker, you will help us to ensure that people are treated with respect and dignity. Your approach will be empathetic, compassionate, and focused on ensuring that the lives of residents are fulfilled and meaningful.



What You'll Be Doing



Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families



Support people to participate in appropriate leisure activities and activities of daily living, normalising life as much as possible with joy and happiness.



Providing personal care with empathy and sensitivity



Receive tailored dementia training to enhance your skills and the lives of those you will support.



Collaborating with a passionate, multidisciplinary team



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 Middleton Park Lodge Nursing Home



A largely residential suburb of Leeds, Middleton Park Lodge is an established nursing home that has been purpose-built to provide specialist care tailored to older people.



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.