Senior Care Assistant - Days and Nights

Glenholme Healthcare Ltd; March; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in March is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support residents with dignity and care. Ideal candidates will have either NVQ/QCF Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care and can expect a starting pay of £13.25 to £13.80 per hour, depending on qualifications. This is a permanent role offering a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Bonus for length of service

Birthday off

Hastee Pay option

Quarterly Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension & life assurance cover

Cycle to Work scheme

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering person-centred care.
• Ability to mentor and support staff during shifts.
• Qualifications in health and social care are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in enjoying a fulfilling life.
• Promote independence and choice.
• Supervise and mentor care staff.

Skills

Mentoring and supporting care staff

Medication management

Person-centred care

Communication skills

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Able to work both days and nights as required

Location: Glenholme Wendreth Court, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8QT

Pay Rate:

• £13.25 per hour – for those with NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

• £13.80 per hour – for those with NVQ/QCF Level 3

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 24 hours per week (alternate weekends)

Grow Your Career at Glenholme

At Glenholme, we value development and progression. Many of our Senior Carers join us with a Level 2 qualification, start on £13.25 per hour, and go on to achieve their Level 3, stepping up to £13.80 per hour. Along the way, we’ll support you with funded training and recognised qualifications, giving you the skills to build a long‑term career in care.

Your Career Journey Could Look Like This:

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

About the Role

Do you have a big smile that can make a person’s face light up? Do you have great listening skills to hear a lifetime’s worth of stories? Can you think on your feet, ready to adapt to each day (and maybe even enjoy a dance with our residents)? Do you have patience and a sense of humour to brighten even the toughest days?

If you answered yes, Wendreth Court would love to meet you. Press apply today!

The ideal candidates will hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (starting pay £13.80 per hour); however, we will consider applications from candidates who hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2, who will start on £13.25 per hour.

What you will do as a Senior Care Assistant

We are looking for passionate and hardworking Senior Carers to support our residents in enjoying a fulfilling and meaningful life, maintaining dignity, and feeling valued members of society. You will promote independence, choice, and inclusion while supervising and mentoring care staff on shift.

• Mentoring and supporting care staff during shifts
• Medication management and administration
• Completing audits and updating care plans
• Leading by example in delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care
• Working closely with families to ensure they feel involved and part of the Glenholme family

Benefits & Perks (T&Cs apply)

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holiday)
• Bonus days off for length of service (up to 5 additional days)
• Your Birthday off (after a successful probation period)
• Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday, as and when you want
• Quarterly Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff’s commitment and contribution, plus service performance‑related bonuses
• Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering: advice on child support, financial advice, mental health, and health & wellbeing
• Pension & life assurance cover up to £10,000
• Glenholme Cycle to Work scheme
• Blue Light Card reimbursement

About Wendreth Court

Wendreth Court is our brand‑new purpose‑built care home in March, Cambridgeshire. The home has been designed to provide high‑quality, person‑centred care in a warm and welcoming environment. With modern facilities, beautifully furnished spaces, and a strong community spirit, Wendreth Court is a place where both residents and staff can thrive.

Our Values at Glenholme

• 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 flourish.

Job Code: GHWEN1
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.