Aria Care

Senior Care Assistant

The closing date is 30 March 2026

Job summary

Aria Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join their team at Walstead Place, a 41-bedded residential care home in Lindfield, Haywards Heath. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting the dedication and care provided by the staff.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Care Assistant role involves supporting both residents and staff in their everyday lives. As a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for leading and encouraging the development and growth of your colleagues. The successful candidate will be empathetic, respectful, and have a growth mindset, embracing Aria Care's commitment to being a diverse and inclusive employer.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable care provider that operates several high-quality residential care homes across the region. The company is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and creating a supportive environment for both residents and staff. Aria Healthcare values its employees and 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

01 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1457327079

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Walstead Place - Scaynes Hill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2QG
  • 41 bedded Residential care Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Senior Care Assistant
  • Full Time - 48 hours - Nights - alternate weekends 
  • Part time - 30 hours per week - Day shifts -  alternate weekends 
  • £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

  • Walstead Place - Scaynes Hill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2QG
  • 41 bedded Residential care Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Senior Care Assistant
  • Full Time - 48 hours - Nights - alternate weekends 
  • Part time - 30 hours per week - Day shifts -  alternate weekends 
  • £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

  • Applicants for the Senior Care Assistant role should have relevant experience in a similar position, as well as a caring and compassionate nature. The successful candidate will be required to hold the necessary qualifications and registrations to work as a Senior Care Assistant in a residential care setting.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Applicants for the Senior Care Assistant role should have relevant experience in a similar position, as well as a caring and compassionate nature. The successful candidate will be required to hold the necessary qualifications and registrations to work as a Senior Care Assistant in a residential care setting.

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

Walstead

RH16 2QG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


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

01 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1457327079

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


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