Day Care Assistant – Elderly Residential Care Service
Location: Glenholme Healthcare, Thimbleby Court, Horncastle
Salary: £12.30 per hour
Hours: Full Time and Part Time, 33 hours per week
Shifts: Day shifts, including alternative weekends
Sponsorship: NOT available for this role
Make a difference every day
Do you have a warm smile that brightens someone's day
Are you a great listener who values people's life stories
Are you compassionate, patient, and able to adapt to different situations
Led by Registered Manager Hazel Whittaker, our friendly and dedicated team is looking for caring individuals to support our residents during the day. Experience is not essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, making this a fantastic opportunity to begin or grow your career in care.
About Glenholme Healthcare
Glenholme is a specialist care provider delivering high quality support across residential care, supported living, and complex care services. Everything we do is guided by our core values of dignity, respect, inclusion, and person centred care. We believe every individual has the right to feel safe, valued, and heard, and we work closely with families and professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes.
About Thimbleby Court
Thimbleby Court is a welcoming elderly residential care home in the heart of Horncastle. We provide person centred residential care for older adults, supporting individuals with daily living, health needs, and emotional wellbeing in a comfortable, homely setting.
Our focus is on dignity, independence, and quality of life. The day team plays a key role in supporting residents to enjoy meaningful routines, social interaction, and engaging activities while maintaining comfort and wellbeing.
Benefits of joining Glenholme
Paid comprehensive training and career development with industry recognised qualifications*
Opportunities for salary increases linked to training milestones*
Hastee Pay, allowing you to withdraw up to 40 percent of your earned salary before payday*
28 days annual leave including bank holidays*
Your birthday off and up to five additional days leave for length of service*
Quarterly awards recognising staff commitment and contribution*
Performance related bonuses*
Cycle to Work scheme*
Pension scheme and life assurance cover up to £10,000*
Reimbursed Blue Light Card*
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering personal advice, family support, financial guidance, and mental health and wellbeing support*
*Terms and conditions apply to benefits*
Your responsibilities as a Care Assistant
Supporting older adults to remain safe, comfortable, and well cared for during the day
Providing companionship and emotional support
Supporting with personal care
Assisting with mobility around the home
Overseeing medication and monitoring health needs
Supporting with meals, drinks, and nutrition
Helping maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment
Encouraging engagement in activities and daily routines
We are committed to equality, diversity, and creating environments where both the people we support and our staff can thrive. When you join Glenholme, you become part of a team that truly cares about people and about doing the right thing.
Glenholme Thimbleby Court in Horncastle would love to meet you.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Job Code: GHTCA