Senior Care Assistant (Nights)

Greensleeves Home Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning charity is seeking a Night Senior Care Assistant to join their dedicated overnight team in Ipswich. This role involves leading a team and delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents, ensuring they feel safe and valued. Ideal candidates should hold a QCF diploma in social care level 2, possess experience in medication administration, and have a strong understanding of confidentiality. The position offers various rewards including paid holidays and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Paid breaks

Overtime Incentive scheme

Company pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Length of Service Awards

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Free learning and development

Free DBS

Qualifications

• Must possess a QCF diploma in social care level 2 or a relevant qualification.
• Experience providing care and safe administration of medication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient running of the Home with staff contributions.
• Assist residents with their personal care needs.
• Respond to call bells and emergency situations.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals regarding residents.

Skills

Safe administration of Medication

Providing care

Understanding of confidentiality

Education

QCF diploma in social care level 2

Job description

Are you an experienced carer who thrives in a calm, focused environment? At Henley House, part of the award‑winning charity Greensleeves Care, we’re looking for a committed and compassionate Night Senior Care Assistant to join our dedicated overnight team. Nights in our home are about providing reassurance, comfort, and high‑quality care while our residents rest — ensuring they feel safe, supported, and valued at all times. If you’re confident in leading a team, managing night‑time routines, and delivering person‑centred care with dignity and respect, this is the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career in a peaceful, modern, and supportive setting.

Responsibilities

• 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 GP’s District Nurses, Chiropodists etc.

Requirements

• 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 of providing care.

Rewards & Benefits

• 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 year
• 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.

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 responsibility 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 only applicants with Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship in this role.