Join Our Team as a Trainee Senior Care Assistant!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people’s lives? Do you have a kind and caring nature? Do you love working with people living with Dementia and have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care? If you're looking to advance your career in social care, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Position: Trainee Senior Care Assistant
Location: Nesfield Lodge Care Home, 45 Nesfield Rd, Belle Isle, Leeds, LS10 3LG
Pay Rate: £12.81ph
About Us
Orchard Care Homes is dedicated to delivering high-quality, individualised care to meet each resident's needs. We focus on appropriate medication management and providing meaningful activities for everyone, including specialised care for residents living with dementia.
Role Overview
As a Trainee Senior Care Assistant, you will receive comprehensive training and support from our experienced team. Your responsibilities will include:
· Developing your skills and progressing to a senior role
· Assisting with daily activities of living and personal care
· Creating a warm, supportive environment for residents
Main Duties
· Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate personalised care
· Administering medication in line with prescribed requirements.
· Lead, supervise, support, and develop the care team
· Communicate effectively with external professionals, residents, and relatives
· Implement personalised care plans tailored to each resident's needs
· Provide specialised care and support for residents living with dementia.
What We Offer
· Full training and career progression opportunities from day one
· Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App
· Recognition schemes, including ‘Making a Difference’ and an annual awards ceremony
· 24/7 Employee Support Hub for confidential personal and professional support.
Ideal Candidate
· Previous experience in social care
· NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (mandatory)
· Compassionate, reliable, and patient
· Willingness to learn and progress within the role including undertaking a level 3 qualification.
About Orchard Care Homes
Not far from the city centre of Leeds, Nesfield Lodge is a friendly and familiar home that is setting standards across the Orchard group. The home was awarded the first Orchard Care Centre for Culinary Excellence, has seen its staff recognised in internal awards and is one of the pioneering homes part of the HenPower hen-keeping programme.
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At Orchard Care Homes, we value our employees. Click here to learn more about our wide range of benefits and apply today!
At Orchard Care Homes, we value our employees. Click here to find out more about our wide range of benefits.
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