Aria Care

Senior Care Assistant

The closing date is 15 February 2026

Job summary

Aria Healthcare is a leading provider of senior care services in Taunton, Somerset. They are seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support both residents and staff in their everyday lives. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys taking a leadership role and encouraging development and growth within their team.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at Frethey House, a 41-bed Residential & Nursing Home with a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.5 rating on Carehome.co.uk, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to the residents. This full-time, 48-hour per week role requires working alternate weekends, with day shifts from 8am to 8pm. You will be compensated at a rate of £13.30 per hour, and Aria Care offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a leading provider of senior care services in Taunton, Somerset. They operate Frethey House, a 41-bed Residential & Nursing Home with a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.5 rating on Carehome.co.uk. Aria Healthcare is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, and they value learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.30 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1445736909

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
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Senior Care Assistant
  • Full-Time; 48 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
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Senior Care Assistant
  • Full-Time; 48 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

  • No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the role requires a compassionate and empathetic individual with a growth mindset, who enjoys taking a leadership role and encouraging development and growth within their team.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the role requires a compassionate and empathetic individual with a growth mindset, who enjoys taking a leadership role and encouraging development and growth within their team.

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

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.30 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1445736909

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Taunton

TA4 1AB


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