Aria Care

Senior Care Assistant

The closing date is 01 May 2026

Job summary

This is a senior care assistant role at Dormy House, an 88-bed residential, nursing, dementia, and palliative care home in Sunningdale, Berkshire. The home is highly rated, with a 9.5 score on Carehome.co.uk. The successful candidate will have a leadership role, supporting both residents and staff in their everyday lives. They will be responsible for administering medication and must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a senior care role.

Main duties of the job

The senior care assistant will be responsible for providing high-quality care to the residents of Dormy House. They will be expected to take on a leadership role, guiding and supporting the care team in their duties. The role requires experience in administering medication and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a senior care position. The successful candidate must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.

About us

Aria Healthcare operates Dormy House, an 88-bed residential, nursing, dementia, and palliative care home in Sunningdale, Berkshire. The home is highly rated, with a 9.5 score on Carehome.co.uk, and the organization is committed to providing compassionate and inclusive care to its residents. Aria Healthcare offers a range of benefits to its employees, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program.

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.35 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1468644170

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Sunningdale

SL5 9RL


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Dormy House, Ridgemount Road, Sunningdale, Berkshire, SL5 9RL
  • 88 Bedded Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Palliative Care Home
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Senior Care Assistant
  • 48hrs per week - including working every other weekend
  • £13.35ph 
  • Must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
  • Minimum of 2yrs experience in a Senior Care role
  • Experience with Administering Medication
  • Recruitment Open Day - Monday 9th Feb 10am-4pm - Please feel free to pop in and meet with the recruitment team and Home Manager

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

  • Dormy House, Ridgemount Road, Sunningdale, Berkshire, SL5 9RL
  • 88 Bedded Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Palliative Care Home
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Senior Care Assistant
  • 48hrs per week - including working every other weekend
  • £13.35ph 
  • Must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
  • Minimum of 2yrs experience in a Senior Care role
  • Experience with Administering Medication
  • Recruitment Open Day - Monday 9th Feb 10am-4pm - Please feel free to pop in and meet with the recruitment team and Home Manager

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

  • The successful candidate must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a senior care role. Experience in administering medication is also required.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a senior care role. Experience in administering medication is also required.

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

Sunningdale

SL5 9RL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Sunningdale

SL5 9RL


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 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.35 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1468644170

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Sunningdale

SL5 9RL


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