Job description

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Are you a Care Assistant, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker , or someone brand new to Care, looking for a new opportunity with an organisation that will help you develop and achieve your professional goals and aspirations?

At Orchard Care Homes we are passionate about our colleagues, your career and personal development. If you are a Care Assistant ready to make that leap to a Senior Care Assistant, then our new Step-Up programme is for you. We want to encourage and support you to achieve your career ambitions, join us at Orchard and begin your route to success!

Hourly rate – Up to £9.75 per hour (higher rate upon proof of required qualification)

Working hours/pattern – Days & Nights available

08:00 hrs to 20:00 hrs (Days)

20:00 hrs to 08:00 hrs (Nights)

Location – Stanhope Parade, South Shields, NE33 4BA

The Role:
Our Care Assistants provide person centred care, and support our residents to maintain their independence, this includes supporting with personal care, mealtimes and activities.

About you:
As a Care Assistant you will provide emotional support to our residents and ensure that their quality of life is enhanced. You will also be provided with a comprehensive induction programme and a range of qualifications and pathways for you to fulfil a career in care.

About us:
Welcome to Ashlea Mews Care Home - A specialist respite, dementia and residential care home in South Shields.

Rated Good by our regulators CQC, Ashlea Mews is a two-storey specialist respite and dementia care home located in the heart of a residential area, close to the Chichester Metro stop. Our care home is made up of 40 en-suite rooms all decorated to a high standard, with new flooring and furniture in each bedroom.

Orchard Care Homes has a strong reputation in the care industry for running and managing care homes across the UK. We have over 15 years of experience, running 24 care homes across the North and Midlands.

Winner of the Gold trophy for Best Smaller Care Home Group at the CHA (Care Home Awards) 2021.

Benefits;

Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways will enable you to grow and develop into Leadership and Management, Nursing or Dementia specialisms through our Orchard Academy

Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’

Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Access to our fantastic Employee assistance programme in association with BUPA that provides 24/7 support

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