Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care
It’s true what they say, the kitchen is the heart of the home. At Orchard Care Homes, our kitchens are no different. They are at the centre of all our homes and provide delicious, and nutritious home cooked meals for everyone.
Kitchen Assistant - 29 hrs per week
£12.21 per hour
Location: Penwortham Lodge - Martin Field Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9HL
Why Orchard? We don’t just want to be the provider of choice; we want to be the employer of choice.
Here at Orchard Care Homes our foundations are built on 6 core values; Enjoy Life, Welcoming, Kind, Professional, Positive and Respectful.
Job Role :
A quality kitchen experience has positive benefits on the physical and mental wellbeing of our residents and you will help deliver personalised menu plans that ensures everyone is treated with dignity and that individual's rights to privacy, independence and choice are met.
At Orchard Care Homes we...
Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care
Care Assistants
Do you want to begin a fulfilling career in care, with excellent training and progression opportunities? At Orchard Care, we value our Care Assistants and invest in their career within our homes.
£12.21 - £12.46 per hour
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The role of a Care Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the people living within Orchard homes. We make sure everyone is cared for with dignity, respect and they are engaged in how they receive support from our staff. You will play a key role in ensuring they engage in meaningful activities and receive the best support in line with their individual needs.
Main Duties
To enable people to remain as independent as possible whilst providing support and assistance as per the individual’s needs. This will include delivering personal care including washing, dressing, and oral care.
Be understanding and patient towards everyone and their needs, encourage and support them to...
Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care
Senior Care Assistant
Are you a Senior Care Assistant looking to further develop your skills? Our Senior Care Assistants play a key role in ensuring each person living within our homes receive the care they need to live a fulfilling life.
Rates of pay:
NVQ level 2 in Health and Social care: £12.88 per hour
NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care: £14.29 per hour
Nights - Part time and Full Time Shifts available. 22hrs – 44hrs per week
Introduction to the role
Orchard Care Homes is at the forefront of delivering high quality individual care to meet the person’s needs. Our focus is on ensuring medication is appropriate and providing meaningful activities to everyone.
As one of our Senior Care Assistants, you will be responsible for assessing the individuals needs and formulating person-centred care plans, ensuring that medical, physical, and emotional needs are met. Administering medication safely is paramount,...
Join Our Team as a Mobile Domestic & Lifestyle Assistant at McCarthy & Stone!
***Get a £150 joining bonus.***
Location: Covering the Preston & Surrounding areas – You must have a valid UK driving licence at the point of application to be considered.
Developments: Various Developments
Hours: Various Shift Patterns available
Hourly rate: £12.85 per hour plus 43p per mile travel expenses and up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours
Domestic Assistant Responsibilities:
Domestic support and housekeeping, including weekly homeowner apartment cleans, laundry service and communal area cleaning
Supporting in the Bistro or Restaurant
Opportunity for overtime within nearby developments
There is also the opportunity to develop your skills and train further to become a Duty Manager should you wish to.
Skills and Experience:
A caring personality and the want to make a difference to people’s lives!
Experience...
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Are you searching for a rewarding care role where all your clients are in one place? Join us at our Crocus Court estate, in Poulton Le Fylde, Lancashire . A beautiful, modern development where you can work alongside supportive colleagues in a centralised environment—no travel required!
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