Senior Care Assistant (Nights) – (We are unable to offer sponsorship)

Greensleeves Care; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected care charity is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts at Buckler's Lodge. The successful candidate will assist residents with personal care needs and ensure their safety. A QCF Diploma in Social Care level 2 is required, along with experience in safe medication administration. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and a range of employee benefits, including a pension scheme and free learning opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Length of service awards

Cycle to work scheme

Free learning and development

Free DBS

Qualifications

• Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Diploma in Social Care level 2 or other relevant qualification.
• Proven ability and experience in safe administration of medication.
• Experience of providing care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care needs.
• Carry out regular checks on residents.
• Assist residents with mobility problems.
• Help ensure efficient running of the Home.

Skills

Ability to administer medication safely

Experience in providing care

Understanding of resident needs

Confidentiality

Personal care skills

Education

QCF Diploma in Social Care level 2

Job description

Senior Care Assistant (Nights) – (We are unable to offer sponsorship)

Oct 7, 2025

*** We are not offering sponsorship ***

Home: Buckler’s Lodge
Location: Woodcote Green, Crowthorne, RG45 6HZ
Pay details:£13.87 – £15.67 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week or 48 hours per week
Shifts:8pm – 8am Long Day including occasional weekends

Email your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria to [e-mail] . When submitting CV, please ensure you have explained all the gaps in your education, employment and/or training.

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 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.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will:

• Assist residents with their personal care needs.
• In conjunction with the Night Care Assistant, carry out regular checks on residents and on the building with special reference to fire prevention at intervals determined by the Manager and with due regard to residents’ privacy.
• 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.
• Be aware of residents whereabouts if absent from their bedroom.
• Help to ensure that all staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Home and the creation of the right atmosphere.
• Answer call bells, emergency bells, the door and the telephone: greet visitors.
• Assist in the care of residents who are unwell or dying.

To apply, you will need:

• Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Diploma in Social Care level 2 or other relevant qualification
• An understanding of the needs of residents
• Proven ability and experience in safe administration of medication
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Experience of providing care
• Able to provide personal care in a dignified manner, and train others on care duties

Rewards & Benefits Package

• Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awardsat 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

Greensleeves CareCore 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.