Care Assistant - Days

Day Care Assistant – Elderly Residential Care Service

Location: Glenholme Senior Living Thimbleby Court, Horncastle
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Hours: 33 hours per week available 

Shifts: 12-hour day shifts (including 1 hour unpaid break), including alternate weekends
Sponsorship: Not available for this role

Make a Difference Every Day

Do you have a warm smile that brightens someone's day?

Are you a great listener who values people's life stories?

Are you compassionate, patient, and able to adapt to different situations?

Led by Registered Manager Hazel Whittaker, our friendly and dedicated team is looking for caring individuals to support our residents during the day. Experience is not essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, making this a fantastic opportunity to begin or grow your career in care.

About Glenholme Senior Living

Glenholme Senior Living is a specialist care provider delivering high-quality support across residential care services. Everything we do is guided by our core values of dignity, respect, inclusion, and person-centred care. We believe every individual has the right to feel safe, valued, and heard, and we work closely with families and professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes.

About Thimbleby Court

Thimbleby Court is a welcoming elderly residential care home in the heart of Horncastle. 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.

Benefits of Joining Glenholme Senior Living

• Paid comprehensive training and career development with industry-recognised qualifications*
• Opportunities for salary increases linked to training milestones*
• Hastee Pay, allowing you to withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday*
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays*
• £125 paid for e-learning completion when you join us*
• Your birthday off and up to five additional days leave for length of service*
• Quarterly awards recognising staff commitment and contribution*
• Performance-related bonuses*
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Pension scheme and life assurance cover up to £10,000*
• Reimbursed Blue Light Card*
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering personal advice, family support, financial guidance, and mental health and wellbeing support*

T&Cs apply to all benefits.*

Your Responsibilities as a Care Assistant

• Supporting older adults to remain safe, comfortable, and well cared for during the day
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Supporting with personal care
• Assisting with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and monitoring health needs
• Supporting with meals, drinks, and nutrition
• Helping maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment
• Encouraging engagement in activities and daily routines

Our Values

We are committed to equality, diversity, and creating environments where both the people we support and our staff can thrive. When you join Glenholme Senior Living, you become part of a team that truly cares about people and about doing the right thing.

Glenholme Senior Living Thimbleby Court in Horncastle would love to meet you.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Job Code: GHTCA