Senior Care Assistant (Days & Nights)

Care Homes Get Care Wise Advice Centre About Us Jobs Contact Senior Care Assistant (Days & Nights) Jun 18, 2026 Home: Whitegates Location: Whitegates, Westfield Lane, Westfield, Hastings, East Sussex TN35 4SB Pay details: £13.74 – £15.52 per hour, depending on qualifications Hours: Full-time (36hrs). Must be able to do days and nights Shifts: [including weekends] 8am-8pm, 8pm-8am Posted date: 18/06/2026 Closing date:01/07/2026 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: Assist residents with their personal care needs. In conjunction with the Day Care Assistants, carry out regular checks on residents and on the building with special reference to fire prevention at intervals determined by the Manager and with due regard to residents’ privacy. Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment. Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene e.g. incontinence. Be aware of residents whereabouts if absent from their bedroom. 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 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 UK-based candidates only.