Senior Care Assistant

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Greensleeves Care Full time £25,000 - £30,000 per year

Home:
Henley House Care Home

Location:
333 Henley Rd, Ipswich IP1 6TB

Pay details:
£13.34 – £15.07 per hour

Hours:
Full time Shifts: 9pm – 7am

Posted date:
11/11/2025

Closing date:
25/11/2025

Job Description:
Senior Care Assistant (Nights) Job Description

Person Specification:
Senior Care Assistant (Nights) Personal Specification

How To Apply
Email your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria of the person specification to Please ensure you explain any gaps in education, employment and/or training in your CV.

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

  • Lead and support a team of Care Assistants during night shifts.
  • Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in line with residents' care plans.
  • Carry out regular checks, medication administration, and accurate documentation.
  • Provide emotional reassurance and companionship to residents who may need extra support overnight.
  • Liaise with nurses, families, and other professionals to maintain exceptional standards of care.
  • Ensure a calm, safe, and homely environment throughout the night.

To Apply, You Will Need

  • Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in social care level 2 or other relevant qualification
  • Proven ability and experience in safe administration of Medication
  • An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
  • Experience of providing care

Rewards & Benefits Package

  • 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
  • Paid breaks
  • Overtime Incentive scheme
  • Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
  • 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
  • Length of Service Awards at 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 Care
Core 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.

Please note this role is open to only applicants with Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship in this role.

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