Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Glenholme Healthcare; March; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Hastee Pay

Awards and recognition program

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension and life assurance

Job summary

Glenholme Senior Living in March, Cambridgeshire is hiring a Night Senior Care Assistant. This permanent role offers 22 hours part-time or 33 hours full-time with 7:45pm–8am shifts, located at Wendreth Court, March.

Starting pay is £14.00 per hour, rising to £14.35 per hour for NVQ/QCF Level 3 holders, with funded training to support career progression.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate holds an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Strong listening and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to mentor and support care staff on shift.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support care staff on shifts.
• Manage medications and administer as required.
• Complete audits and update care plans.
• Lead by example delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Collaborate with families to involve them in care.

Skills

Great listening skills

Patience

Mentoring care staff

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Part-Time (22 hours) and Full time (33 hours) including alternate weekends and unpaid breaks

Shifts: 7:45pm - 8am

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

Pay Rate

£14.00 per hour – Standard Rate

£14.35 per hour – for those with NVQ/QCF Level 3

Grow Your Career at Glenholme Senior Living

At Glenholme Senior Living, we value development and progression. Many of our Senior Carers join us and start on £14.00 per hour, and go on to achieve their Level 3, stepping up to £14.35 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:

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 night and provide reassurance and support when residents need it most?

Do you have patience and a sense of humour to brighten even the toughest nights?

If you answered yes, Wendreth Court would love to meet you.

The ideal candidates will hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (starting pay £14.35 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.

Your role will include:

• 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 Senior Living family

Benefits & Perks (T&Cs apply)

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• 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 and 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 and life assurance cover up to £10,000
• Glenholme Senior Living 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 Senior Living

At Glenholme Senior Living, our core values guide everything we do:

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.