Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Job description

Hours: 42 hours per week (night shifts)Shift Pattern: 8:00pm -8:00am, working three nights on followed by three nights off

About Glenvale ParkYou'll be based at Glenvale Park Care Home, a modern residential care home set within beautifully landscaped gardens in the market town of Wellingborough.

The home is conveniently located with easy access to the A45 and A509, making commuting from surrounding areas simple. Wellingborough train station is also close by, providing direct links to London and other major towns, alongside regular local bus services.

Glenvale Park is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and holds an overall "Good" rating, with positive results across all key areas including safety, care, responsiveness, and leadership.

The home also has an excellent reputation on carehome.co.uk, with a rating of 9.8/10 based on positive feedback from residents and their families.

You'll join a friendly, supportive team committed to delivering high-quality, person‐centred care in a warm and professional environment.

At Anchor, we strive to make our care homes not only exceptional places for residents to live, but also rewarding places for colleagues to work. We believe our residents deserve the highest standard of care, which is why we are looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team.

The RoleWe are currently recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant to lead and support a small team, ensuring excellent standards of care are consistently delivered and maintained. You will also oversee the smooth day‐to‐day running of a designated floor during each shift.

As a Senior Care Assistant, your responsibilities will include administering and managing medication, reviewing and updating care plans, mentoring junior team members, and carrying out return‐to‐work meetings and staff supervisions.

This is a fast‐paced and rewarding role where resident wellbeing will always come first. You'll quickly become a valued part of the care home community – and it's our people who truly make Glenvale Park a fantastic place to live and work.

Hours of WorkShifts are from 8:00pm to 8:00am, worked on a permanent rolling rota of three shifts on followed by three shifts off. This equates to an average working week of 42 hours.

Candidate RequirementsApplicants should hold, or be working towards, a Level 2 Diploma/NVQ in Health & Social Care, demonstrating both commitment and passion for delivering outstanding care.

You should enjoy working as part of a dynamic team and be confident in ensuring the home consistently meets all required standards, policies, and procedures while acting as the senior team member on shift.

Please note: applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wellingborough

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