Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant - Nights

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

Pay Rate:

• £13.25 per hour – for those with NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• £13.80 per hour – for those with NVQ/QCF Level 3

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 24, 36, 48 hours per week available (unpaid breaks)

Grow Your Career at Glenholme

At Glenholme, we value development and progression. Many of our Senior Carers join us with a Level 2 qualification, start on £13.25 per hour, and go on to achieve their Level 3, stepping up to £13.80 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:

Care Assistant 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 day (and maybe even enjoy a dance with our residents)?

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

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

The ideal candidates will hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (starting pay £13.80 per hour) however, we will consider applications from candidates who hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2, who will start on £13.25 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 family

Benefits & Perks (T&Cs apply)

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holiday)
• 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 & 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 & life assurance cover up to £10,000
• Glenholme 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

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 flourish.

Job Code: GHWEN1

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.