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Senior Care Assistant

The closing date is 12 December 2025

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Job summary

The Senior Care Assistant role at Frethey House in Taunton involves providing compassionate care and support to residents in a 41-bed Residential & Nursing Home. This is a full-time position with a competitive hourly rate of £13.30, and the successful candidate will work alternate weekends as part of the 36-hour per week schedule.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting with the daily care and wellbeing of the residents, including helping with personal care, mobility, and social activities. You will also be expected to take on a leadership role, providing guidance and support to the care team. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and a high Carehome.co.uk review score, indicating a commitment to delivering high-quality care.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a respected provider of residential and nursing care services, known for its diverse and inclusive working environment. The company offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.30 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1403819789

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Taunton

TA4 1AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Frethey House, Taunton, Somerset TA4 1AB
  • 41 Bed Residential & Nursing Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Carehome.co.uk Review Score 9.5

About the role

  • Senior Care Assistant
  • Full-Time; 36 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends required
  • Day shifts 8-8
  • £13.30 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

  • Frethey House, Taunton, Somerset TA4 1AB
  • 41 Bed Residential & Nursing Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Carehome.co.uk Review Score 9.5

About the role

  • Senior Care Assistant
  • Full-Time; 36 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends required
  • Day shifts 8-8
  • £13.30 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

  • Applicants should have experience as a Care Assistant or similar role, with a strong understanding of the needs of elderly residents. A caring and compassionate attitude, as well as the ability to work effectively within a team, are essential for this position.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Applicants should have experience as a Care Assistant or similar role, with a strong understanding of the needs of elderly residents. A caring and compassionate attitude, as well as the ability to work effectively within a team, are essential for this position.

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

Taunton

TA4 1AB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Taunton

TA4 1AB


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

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.30 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1403819789

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Taunton

TA4 1AB


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