Senior Care Assistant – Nights
Shift Pattern: 8:00 pm – 8:00 am
Location: Glenholme Wendreth Court, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8QT
Pay Rate
* £14.35 per hour – for those with NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Contract Type
Permanent – 3 shifts per week
33 hours per week including unpaid breaks
Alternate weekends required
Glenholme Healthcare is looking for compassionate, dedicated, and experienced Senior Care Assistants to join our night team at Wendreth Court, our purpose-built care home in March, Cambridgeshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive and professional care team where you will make a genuine difference to the lives of our residents every day. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead by example, support the wider care team during shifts, and help deliver exceptional person-centred care in a warm and welcoming environment.
About Wendreth Court
Wendreth Court is Glenholme Healthcare's modern, purpose-built care home designed to provide high-quality residential and dementia care. The home offers a safe, comfortable, and community-focused environment with beautifully designed living spaces, modern facilities, and a strong emphasis on dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
At Glenholme Healthcare Limited, we are passionate about delivering outstanding care and creating rewarding careers for our staff. We are committed to supporting our teams through ongoing training, development opportunities, and career progression pathways.
What You Will Do as a Senior Care Assistant
We are looking for passionate and hardworking individuals who are committed to supporting residents to live fulfilling and meaningful lives while promoting independence, dignity, choice, and inclusion.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Mentoring and supporting care staff during shifts
* Administering and managing medication safely and accurately
* Completing audits and updating care plans
* Leading by example in delivering high-quality, person-centred care
* Supporting residents with daily living activities and personal care
* Promoting residents' independence, wellbeing, and dignity
* Working closely with families to ensure they feel involved and part of the Glenholme family
* Liaising with healthcare professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team
* Maintaining accurate records and documentation
* Following safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety procedures
* Supporting the smooth running of the home during night shifts
Benefits & Perks
* 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
* Bonus days off for length of service (up to 5 additional days)
* Your birthday off after successful completion of probation
* Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday, as and when you want
* Quarterly Awards recognising staff commitment and achievements
* Service performance-related bonuses
* Pension and life assurance cover up to £10,000
* Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support for:
o Mental health and wellbeing
o Financial advice
o Child and family support
o Everyday wellbeing support
* Glenholme Cycle to Work Scheme
* Reimbursed Blue Light Card
* Funded training and development opportunities
* Career progression pathways across Glenholme Healthcare
T&Cs apply to all benefits.
Grow Your Career at Glenholme
At Glenholme, we value development and progression. Many of our Senior Carers join us with a Level 2 qualification and continue progressing through funded training and recognised qualifications, allowing them to build long-term careers within healthcare.
Your career journey could look like this:
Care Assistant → Senior Care Assistant → Unit Lead → Deputy Manager → Registered Manager
About You
The ideal candidate will:
* Hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care
* Have previous experience working within a care environment
* Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills
* Be compassionate, reliable, and committed to delivering excellent care
* Be able to work effectively as part of a team
* Have a positive attitude and a person-centred approach
* Be confident supporting and mentoring other staff members
Our Values at Glenholme
At Glenholme, 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 thrive in a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to join a growing and supportive healthcare provider, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today.
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Job Code: GHWEN1