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Senior Care AssistantOrchard Care Homes • Sunderland, England, GB
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Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes • Sunderland, England, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Location: Archers Park Dementia Care Home - Archer Road, Farringdon, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR3 3DJ

Salary: £13.80 per hour

Schedule/Hours: Bank

Are you a Senior Care Assistant looking to further develop your skills? Join our team as a Senior Care Assistant and help us deliver truly exceptional care to our residents. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to lead with compassion, support others, and make a meaningful impact every single day.

Responsibilities

  • Leading and supporting the care team to deliver high‑quality care
  • Administering medication safely and accurately
  • Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and updating care records
  • Liaising with healthcare professionals and families
  • Supporting residents with personal care, meals, and daily activities
  • Ensuring the home remains clean, safe, and welcoming
  • Promoting dignity, independence, and choice for every resident
  • Participating in audits, inspections, and team meetings

Qualifications & Experience

  • Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential)
  • Experienced in elderly care or dementia support
  • Confident leader with strong supervisory skills
  • Compassionate, patient, and reliable
  • Excellent communicator and team player
  • Willing to continue learning and developing professionally

Benefits

  • 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 available 24/7 year round
  • Company‑supported pension scheme to invest in your future
  • Fully funded DBS check

About Archers Park Dementia Care Home

Just south of the city of Sunderland, Archers Park is a light and friendly residential care home, focusing on high quality care for older people, some of whom are living with dementia.

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.

EEO Statement: 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.

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