Senior Care Assistant - Nights

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Senior Care Assistant - Nights Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time (33 hours) including alternate weekends and unpaid breaks Shifts: 7pm- 7am Location: Glenholme Senior Living Thimbleby Court, Horncastle Pay Rate £14.00 per hour Grow Your Career at Glenholme Senior Living At Glenholme Senior Living, we value development and progression. Many of our Senior Carers join us and start on £14.00 per hour , and go on to achieve their Level 3. 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: 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 night and provide reassurance and support when residents need it most? Do you have patience and a sense of humour to brighten even the toughest nights? If you answered yes, Thimbleby Court would love to meet you. Press apply today! The ideal candidates will hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care 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 Senior Living family Benefits & Perks (T&Cs apply) 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) 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 and 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 and life assurance cover up to £10,000 Glenholme Senior Living Cycle to Work scheme Blue Light Card reimbursement About Thimbleby Court Thimbleby Court is a welcoming elderly residential care home in the heart of Horncastle, recently rated 'Outstanding' by CQC. 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. Our Values at Glenholme Senior Living At Glenholme Senior Living, 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: GHTCA This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.