Senior Care Assistant

Aria Care

The closing date is 29 June 2025

Job summary

The role of a Senior Care Assistant at Albany Lodge Nursing Home in Croydon involves providing compassionate and skilled care to the residents, while also taking on a leadership role and supporting the development and growth of the care team. The home is a 100-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility that has been rated 9.7 out of 10 on Carehome.co.uk, indicating a high level of quality and customer satisfaction.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing direct care and support to the residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met. This includes assisting with daily activities, medication administration, and promoting the residents' independence and wellbeing. You will also take on a leadership role, mentoring and guiding the care team, and contributing to the overall quality of care delivered at the home.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is the operator of Albany Lodge Nursing Home, a well-regarded and highly-rated care facility in Croydon. The company is committed to providing high-quality care and creating a supportive and inclusive work environment for its employees.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.35 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1293440713

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Croydon

CR0 2BZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Albany Lodge Nursing Home, 201 St James’s Road, Croydon, CR0 2BZ
  • 100 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the Role

  • Senior Care Assistant
  • 33 Hours per week, working alternate weekends
  • £13.35 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card
  • Wagestream
  • 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:

  • Albany Lodge Nursing Home, 201 St James’s Road, Croydon, CR0 2BZ
  • 100 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the Role

  • Senior Care Assistant
  • 33 Hours per week, working alternate weekends
  • £13.35 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card
  • Wagestream
  • 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

  • Applicants should have experience in a senior care assistant or similar role, as well as strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. A relevant care-related qualification or willingness to work towards one would be advantageous.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Applicants should have experience in a senior care assistant or similar role, as well as strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. A relevant care-related qualification or willingness to work towards one would be advantageous.

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

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Croydon

CR0 2BZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Croydon

CR0 2BZ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.35 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1293440713

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Croydon

CR0 2BZ


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