Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Job description

Senior Care Assistant – NightsShift Pattern: 8:00 pm – 8:00 amLocation: Glenholme Wendreth Court, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8QT

Pay Rate

£14.35 per hour – for those with NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Contract TypePermanent – 3 shifts per week33 hours per week including unpaid breaksAlternate weekends required

Glenholme Healthcare is looking for compassionate, dedicated, and experienced Senior Care Assistants to join our night team at Wendreth Court, our purpose-built care home in March, Cambridgeshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive and professional care team where you will make a genuine difference to the lives of our residents every day. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead by example, support the wider care team during shifts, and help deliver exceptional person-centred care in a warm and welcoming environment.

About Wendreth CourtWendreth Court is Glenholme Healthcare's modern, purpose-built care home designed to provide high-quality residential and dementia care. The home offers a safe, comfortable, and community-focused environment with beautifully designed living spaces, modern facilities, and a strong emphasis on dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

At Glenholme Healthcare Limited, we are passionate about delivering outstanding care and creating rewarding careers for our staff. We are committed to supporting our teams through ongoing training, development opportunities, and career progression pathways.

What You Will Do as a Senior Care AssistantWe are looking for passionate and hardworking individuals who are committed to supporting residents to live fulfilling and meaningful lives while promoting independence, dignity, choice, and inclusion.

Your responsibilities will include:

Mentoring and supporting care staff during shifts

Administering and managing medication safely and accurately

Completing audits and updating care plans

Leading by example in delivering high-quality, person-centred care

Supporting residents with daily living activities and personal care

Promoting residents' independence, wellbeing, and dignity

Working closely with families to ensure they feel involved and part of the Glenholme family

Liaising with healthcare professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team

Maintaining accurate records and documentation

Following safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety procedures

Supporting the smooth running of the home during night shifts

Benefits & Perks

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Bonus days off for length of service (up to 5 additional days)

Your birthday off after successful completion of probation

Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday, as and when you want

Quarterly Awards recognising staff commitment and achievements

Service performance-related bonuses

Pension and life assurance cover up to £10,000

Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support for:

Mental health and wellbeing

Financial advice

Child and family support

Everyday wellbeing support

Glenholme Cycle to Work Scheme

Reimbursed Blue Light Card

Funded training and development opportunities

Career progression pathways across Glenholme Healthcare

T&Cs apply to all benefits.

Grow Your Career at GlenholmeAt Glenholme, we value development and progression. Many of our Senior Carers join us with a Level 2 qualification and continue progressing through funded training and recognised qualifications, allowing them to build long-term careers within healthcare.

Your career journey could look like this:

Care Assistant to Senior Care Assistant to Unit Lead to Deputy Manager to Registered Manager

About YouThe ideal candidate will:

Hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Have previous experience working within a care environment

Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills

Be compassionate, reliable, and committed to delivering excellent care

Be able to work effectively as part of a team

Have a positive attitude and a person-centred approach

Be confident supporting and mentoring other staff members

Our Values at GlenholmeAt Glenholme, our core values guide everything we do:

Respect & Dignity – treating each individual with kindness and compassion

Equality, Equity & Diversity – celebrating uniqueness and ensuring fairness

Inclusion & Community – creating environments where everyone feels they belong

Excellence in Care – always striving for the highest standards

We believe these values allow both our staff and residents to thrive in a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Job Code: GHWEN1

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

March

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English