Care Assistant (Nights)

Job description

About UsWould you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities? At Greensleeves Care we deliver exceptional 24‐hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 27 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

Responsibilities

Give support and care to the residents whilst maintaining their rights to independence, privacy, dignity and choice

Assist with preparing residents for bed and/or assist them in the morning

Assist residents who require help to dress/undress, wash, and bathe and use the toilet

Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment

Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene e.g. Incontinence

Promote and adhere to the Greensleeves Care -Workplace values of respect, openness and responsibility

Qualifications and Requirements

An understanding of the needs of residents

An understanding of the importance of confidentiality

Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in care level 2 or the equivalent (Desirable)

Experience of providing care (Desirable)

Experience of working with elders (Desirable)

Rewards & Benefits Package

28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)

Paid breaks

Overtime Incentive scheme

Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%

2 x Salary Death in Service benefit

Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 years

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App

Cycle to work scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App

Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)

Free learning and development – Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider

Free DBS

DBS RequirementsThe successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Equal Opportunities StatementGreensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Core Values

Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.

Openness – We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.

Responsibility – We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Royal Tunbridge Wells

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