Aria Care

Senior Care Assistant

The closing date is 07 March 2026

Job summary

Aria Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support both residents and staff at their 49-bed Residential, Dementia and Nursing Home in Lewes. The role offers part-time hours of 24 per week, with day shifts from 8am to 8pm, working alternate weekends. The successful candidate will play a leadership role, encouraging development and growth within the team.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to the residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met. You will assist with daily living activities, medication administration, and record-keeping. Additionally, you will take on a leadership role, mentoring and supporting the care team, and contributing to the overall well-being of the home.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable provider of residential, dementia, and nursing care services. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Aria Healthcare is proud to have a CQC rating of 'Good' and a 9.8 rating on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting their dedication to delivering high-quality care.

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1451465737

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Lewes

BN7 2QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Claydon House, 8 Wallands Crescent, Lewes, BN7 2QT
  • 49 bedded - Residential, Dementia and Nursing Home  
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.8 Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Senior Care Assistant
  • Part Time - 24 Hours per week, Day shifts working 8am-8pm, working alternate weekends 
  • £13.10 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

  • Claydon House, 8 Wallands Crescent, Lewes, BN7 2QT
  • 49 bedded - Residential, Dementia and Nursing Home  
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.8 Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Senior Care Assistant
  • Part Time - 24 Hours per week, Day shifts working 8am-8pm, working alternate weekends 
  • £13.10 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

  • The successful candidate should have experience as a Care Assistant, with a strong understanding of providing person-centered care. They should be compassionate, empathetic, and possess excellent communication and leadership skills. A relevant care qualification, such as NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, would be advantageous.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate should have experience as a Care Assistant, with a strong understanding of providing person-centered care. They should be compassionate, empathetic, and possess excellent communication and leadership skills. A relevant care qualification, such as NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, 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

Aria Healthcare

Lewes

BN7 2QT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Lewes

BN7 2QT


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

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1451465737

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Lewes

BN7 2QT


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