Aria Care

Senior Care Assistant

The closing date is 03 January 2026

Job summary

The role of a Senior Care Assistant at Aria Healthcare involves providing compassionate and skilled care to the residents at Walstead Place, a 41-bed residential care home. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.5 rating on Carehome.co.uk, indicating a high-quality care environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting both residents and staff in their everyday lives, taking on a leadership role and encouraging development and growth within the team.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing hands-on care and support to the residents, ensuring their needs are met with empathy and respect. This includes assisting with personal care, medication administration, and daily activities. You will also be expected to take on a supervisory role, mentoring and supporting junior members of the care team, and contributing to the overall smooth running of the home. The role requires a compassionate and patient approach, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with the wider healthcare team.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable provider of residential care services, committed to delivering high-quality care to its residents. The organization values diversity and inclusion, and encourages employees to learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Aria Healthcare offers a range of benefits to its staff, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and day-out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Details

Date posted

04 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1419706240

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Walstead Place - Scaynes Hill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2QG
  • 41 bedded Residential care Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Senior Care Assistant
  • Full Time - 48 hours - Nights - alternate weekends 
  • £13.10 per hour 

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card
  • Holiday & days out discounts
  • Long service awards
  • Recognition programme
  • And much more!

We are looking for a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support both residents and staff in their everyday lives. If you are someone who enjoys taking a leadership role and encouraging development and growth within your team, a senior care assistant position at Aria Care is the role for you.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Walstead Place - Scaynes Hill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2QG
  • 41 bedded Residential care Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Senior Care Assistant
  • Full Time - 48 hours - Nights - alternate weekends 
  • £13.10 per hour 

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card
  • Holiday & days out discounts
  • Long service awards
  • Recognition programme
  • And much more!

We are looking for a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support both residents and staff in their everyday lives. If you are someone who enjoys taking a leadership role and encouraging development and growth within your team, a senior care assistant position at Aria Care is the role for you.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate will have previous experience as a Care Assistant, with a proven track record of providing excellent care to residents. They will possess strong communication and leadership skills, and be able to work effectively as part of a team. A relevant care-related qualification, such as an NVQ or diploma in Health and Social Care, is desirable but not essential. The role requires the candidate to be empathetic, respectful, and have a growth mindset.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate will have previous experience as a Care Assistant, with a proven track record of providing excellent care to residents. They will possess strong communication and leadership skills, and be able to work effectively as part of a team. A relevant care-related qualification, such as an NVQ or diploma in Health and Social Care, is desirable but not essential. The role requires the candidate to be empathetic, respectful, and have a growth mindset.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Aria Healthcare

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

04 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1419706240

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


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