Positions Available
Position: Nurse
Responsible to: Registered Manager
The purpose of the position is:
- To provide high quality nursing care and to assist in identifying and addressing the health and social care needs of residents.
Are you looking to progress your nursing career with an established & successful care home?
Orchard House is dedicated to sourcing Caring, Compassionate and Enthusiastic Nurses for our high quality service.
One of the biggest advantages to working for Orchard House is the continued job satisfaction the home setting offers, This allows you to build special relationships with each of your residents that you simply cannot achieve whilst working in hospital surroundings.
If you’re just beginning your nursing career as a newly qualified RN or if you already have a wealth of experience behind you, we can offer continued, relevant support to integrate you into the Orchard House family.
If you believe you have the attributes key to making one of our care homes a continued success, please apply today.
Health Care Assistant
Responsible to: Nurses
The purpose of the position:
- To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of residents in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.
- To help in the care of the residents’ physical environment and in the general day-to- day activities of the home.
- To take delegated responsibilities in the charge of the residents under your care, to the appropriate level.
Do you believe in providing the very best care to people from all walks of life?
If you consider yourself a warm, compassionate individual & you’re determined to succeed in a company that truly respects the role of a carer then you are suited to a position with Orchard House.
I have been working in the care industry since I was 18 years old. My mother is a carer and I went to help her after school. My grandmother became ill and went to live in a residential care home where I visited her all the time, it was then I knew this was the job I wanted to do.
We strive to ensure that you feel fully competent in your care role & we have introduced an induction plan conducive to a first-class care experience for our residents.
Your genuine interest in our residents contributes to the homely environment we expect; this also helps us to identify the most important areas to develop your understanding of care issues.
We strongly believe in our employees’ ability to carve a future career with Orchard House beginning as one of our valued & nurtured carers.
If you believe you have the attributes key to making one of our care homes a continued success, please apply today.
Housekeeper
Responsible to: Head of Housekeeping
Purpose of Position:
- To ensure the clean and hygienic maintenance of the home.
- To keep a high standard of appearance to contribute to the quality of care and lifestyle afforded to each care user. This is particularly applicable to each care user’s privacy and dignity and in respect of each care user’s personal possessions.
Are you a perfectionist looking for your next exciting role?
Your attention to detail & careful cleaning around our homes will never be undervalued, Orchard House understand that the housekeeping team are at the heart of our homely atmosphere & that means you are an integral part of the team.
If you believe you have the attributes key to making one of our care homes a continued success, please apply today.
Activities Coordinator
Responsible to: Home Manager
Purpose of Position:
- Planning and facilitating stimulating activities, promoting independence and choice to meet customer needs.
- Controlling and maintaining the stock of activities equipment, materials and resources within a given budget.
Do you believe yourself to have the cheerful, sociable personality needed to brighten up our residents’ day?
Independence & interaction are top of the agenda here at Orchard House & our experienced Activities Coordinators are integral to promoting our residents’ quality of life.
If you are committed to making the most out of our trips, group activities & one-to-ones then you should consider our organisation for your ongoing professional development.
If you believe you have the attributes key to making one of our care homes a continued success, please apply today.
Kitchen Assistant
Responsible to: Head Chef
Purpose of Position:
- To prepare, cook and serve meals, ensuring that all special needs are fully considered and catered for in accordance with Service User requirements.
- Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and, where appropriate, the dining areas) is carried out effectively
We understand that food plays an integral role in our residents’ day which is why we pride ourselves on the high quality service we provide, this means our consistent 5 star food hygiene rating.
We strive to achieve the best food across the village by ensuring our kitchen staff are offered the best training available to progress their professional development.
If you believe you have the attributes key to making one of our kitchens a continued success, please apply today.
