Senior Care Assistant (Nights)

Greensleeves Care; Ely; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday 'FTE'

Overtime Incentive scheme

Company pension scheme – employer's 6%

2 x Salary Death in Service

Length of Service Awards 5/10/20/30/40

Cycle to work scheme

EAP & Wellbeing Thrive App

Refer a Friend up to £300

Free learning and development - RQF

Free DBS

Job summary

Greensleeves Care in England seeks a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to support residents with personal care and daily activities across our homes. You will work as part of a compassionate team, ensuring dignity, respect, and a safe, welcoming environment.

Key duties include assisting residents with personal care, responding to call bells, and liaising with healthcare professionals to meet medical needs. This role requires QCF level 2 or equivalent and a commitment to learning and development.

Qualifications

• QCF diploma in social care level 2 or other relevant qualification.
• Proven ability and experience in safe administration of Medication.
• Understanding of confidentiality.
• Experience in providing care.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure all care, domestic and kitchen staff contribute to the efficient running of the Home and the right atmosphere.
• Assist residents with their personal care needs.
• Answer call bells, emergency bells, the door and the telephone; greet visitors.
• Liaise with GPs, District Nurses, Chiropodists to meet residents' healthcare needs.

Skills

Medication administration

Confidentiality

Care experience

Education

QCF diploma in social care level 2 or relevant qualification

Job description

About Us

Would 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 26care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer, and Greensleeves Care is endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will:

• Help to ensure that all care, domestic and kitchen staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Home and the creation of the right atmosphere.
• Assist residents with their personal care needs.
• Answer call bells, emergency bells, the door and the telephone: greet visitors.
• Ensure the healthcare needs of the residents are met by liaising with GPs, District Nurses, Chiropodists, etc.

To apply, you will need:

• Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in social care level 2 or other relevant qualification
• Proven ability and experience in safe administration of Medication
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Experience in providing care

Rewards & Benefits Package

• 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
• 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 – The 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. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Greensleeves Care 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.

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