Aria Care

Senior Care Assistant

The closing date is 01 May 2026

Job summary

The role of a Senior Care Assistant at Aria Healthcare involves providing compassionate care and support to residents in a 72-bed residential, nursing, dementia, and palliative care home. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated by residents and their families. The successful candidate will take on a leadership role, encouraging the development and growth of their team.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for supporting both residents and staff in their everyday lives. Your duties will include assisting with personal care, medication administration, and creating a warm and nurturing environment for the residents. You will also be expected to take on a leadership role, providing guidance and mentorship to your team. Excellent communication, empathy, and a growth mindset are essential for this position.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable care provider that operates residential, nursing, and dementia care homes across the region. The organization is committed to providing high-quality care and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Aria Healthcare values its employees and offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and day out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program.

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1468692902

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Ware

SG12 7FB


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Riverside Place, Ware, Herefordshire, SG12 7FB
  • 72 Bed, Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Palliative care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Senior Care Assistant
  • Full Time Night shifts - 48 hours per week - Alternate weekends required
  • £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

  • Riverside Place, Ware, Herefordshire, SG12 7FB
  • 72 Bed, Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Palliative care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Senior Care Assistant
  • Full Time Night shifts - 48 hours per week - Alternate weekends required
  • £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

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role, but previous experience in a senior care assistant or similar position is preferred. The successful candidate should be compassionate, respectful, and have a growth mindset.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role, but previous experience in a senior care assistant or similar position is preferred. The successful candidate should be compassionate, 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

Ware

SG12 7FB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Ware

SG12 7FB


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

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1468692902

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Ware

SG12 7FB


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