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Senior Care Assistant

The closing date is 03 April 2026

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Job summary

This is a Senior Care Assistant role at Ferfoot Care Home, a 52-bed Residential & Dementia Care Home in Chippenham, Wiltshire. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk. The role involves providing compassionate care to residents, supporting the care team, and promoting a positive and inclusive environment.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting both residents and staff in their everyday lives. This includes providing direct care to residents, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment. You will also take on a leadership role, encouraging development and growth within your team. The successful candidate will be empathetic, respectful, and have a growth mindset, as Aria Care is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a leading provider of residential and dementia care services in the UK. The company is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and creating a positive and inclusive work environment for its employees. Aria Healthcare operates several care homes across the country, including the Ferfoot Care Home in Chippenham.

Details

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.90 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1458210782

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Chippenham

SN14 6HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Ferfoot Care Home, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HH
  • 52 Bed Residential & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Senior Care Assistant
  • Full-Time; 36 or 48 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends required
  • Working night shifts (8-8)
  • £15.90 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

  • Ferfoot Care Home, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HH
  • 52 Bed Residential & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Senior Care Assistant
  • Full-Time; 36 or 48 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends required
  • Working night shifts (8-8)
  • £15.90 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

  • Relevant experience in a care setting, with a strong understanding of person-centred care and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The successful candidate should also possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant experience in a care setting, with a strong understanding of person-centred care and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The successful candidate should also possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

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

Chippenham

SN14 6HH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Chippenham

SN14 6HH


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

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.90 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1458210782

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Chippenham

SN14 6HH


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