Orchard Care Homes
Senior Care Assistant
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Senior Care Assistant – Green Lodge Care Home
Location: Green Lodge Care Home – The Green, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS23 1JS Salary: £14.30 per hour Hours: 22–44 hours per week (full/part-time available), Day Shifts
Brief Description
Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care
Join our Team as a Senior Care Assistant and be part of delivering truly exceptional care to our residents. This role is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to lead with compassion, support others, and make a meaningful impact every day.
As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll hold a key leadership position within our care team, responsible for assessing individual needs, developing person-centred care plans, and ensuring the highest standards of medical, physical, and emotional support. You’ll also supervise and mentor care staff while upholding best practices.
What You’ll Be Doing
- 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
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We’re Seeking Someone Who Is…
- Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential)
- Experienced in elderly care or dementia support
- A confident leader with strong supervisory skills
- Compassionate, patient, and reliable
- A great communicator and team player
- Willing to continue learning and developing professionally
- Previous experience of at least 6 months working as a Senior Care Assistant (essential)
Everything You’ll Love
Care & Development
- Career progression pathways from day one
- Clear routes for professional development and growth
Employee Benefits
- Colleague discounts across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
- Competitive employee recognition schemes, including:
- Making a Difference Award
- Long Service Awards
Welfare & Support
- Fully funded DBS check
- Free emotional, practical, and financial support through:
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) helpline
- 24/7 wellbeing app (year-round)
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Financial Security
- Company-supported pension scheme
About Orchard Care Homes
Green Lodge is located in the heart of Billingham, Teeside, with easy access to Stockton and Middlesbrough town centres.
Orchard Care Homes has over 15 years of experience in providing care for older people. We are deeply committed to the local community and deliver care with the same compassion and respect you’d hope for your loved ones.
We invest in our people, offering:
- Training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of care homes
- A supportive workplace where growth is encouraged
Apply Today
If you’re ready to bring your compassion, energy, and dedication to a role that makes a lasting difference, apply now and help deliver the exceptional care every person deserves.
We proudly support the Armed Forces community, welcoming applications from:
- Veterans
- Reservists
- Military spouses
As part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we value the skills of service personnel and foster an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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