Senior Care Assistant (Nights) - Grove Court

Senior Care Assistant (Nights) - Grove Court Care Home

CQC rating: Outstanding
Address: Grove Court, Beech Way, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4BW 
Hourly Rate: £15.27 per hour
Contract: Full-time
Shifts: 12 hour shifts 

Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

Some of the 30 ways we care for you, so you can care for others

• Enhances pay for family leave
• Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
• Group pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay after 6 months' service
• Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends (refer a friend scheme) which you can cash in when you choose
• Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
• Long service awards
• Subsidised meals while on duty
• Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support the nursing and care team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. The role involves meeting residents’ individual needs with dignity and respect, promoting independence, and acting as a role model by supervising and supporting the development of junior team members.

What you'll do

• Deliver and maintain high standards of personal care, ensuring effective teamwork and quality service delivery.
• Carry out clinical procedures within scope, following guidance from the Registered Nurse or Head of Department.
• Monitor residents’ health and wellbeing, reporting any changes or concerns promptly.
• Support residents’ physical, mental, and social engagement through meaningful activities and interaction.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment, ensuring proper use and storage of equipment and supplies.
• Contribute to accurate record-keeping, uphold confidentiality, and comply with policies, training, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Secondary school education with good numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Level 2 and 3 in Care.
• Minimum 3 years experience caring for older people.
• Understanding of professional Codes of Practice in social care
• Basic computer literacy for record-keeping and communication

About Grove Court

Our Grove Court Home is a purpose-built care home located in beautiful grounds in one of the prettiest parts of England. We provide the highest levels of residential and nursing care from a committed and experienced team. 

About us

Elizabeth Finn Homes is a leading provider of exceptional care for older people, renowned for delivering high-quality, person-centred care across our homes in the UK.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities. We believe that having a diverse workforce helps us better understand and support the residents, families and colleagues we serve.

Guided by our values of Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All, we strive to make a positive difference every day.

To Apply

For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact Grove Court on 01394 466500.

Safeguarding & Criminal records checks:

Elizabeth Finn Homes is committed to safeguarding our residents, colleagues and communities. As part of our safer recruitment process, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List check where required for regulated activity roles.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working with us. Any disclosures will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the nature of the offence and its relevance to the role. Our approach to safeguarding reflects our company values