Aria Care

Care Assistant

The closing date is 08 May 2026

Job summary

Abbeycrest Nursing Home, a 70-bedded Residential, Dementia & Nursing Home in Sonning Common, Reading, is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join their team. With a CQC rating of 'Good' and a 9.8 rating on Carehome.co.uk, the home provides a supportive and nurturing environment for its residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents in their everyday lives, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met with the utmost care and respect. The role involves a variety of duties, including assisting with personal care, medication administration, and engaging residents in recreational activities.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable care provider that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. They offer a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, Wagestream, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1471580366

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Sonning Common

RG4 9RG


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Abbeycrest Nursing Home, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9RG
  • 70 Bedded Residential, Dementia & Nursing Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Care Assistant
  • Full-Time; 36 - 48 hours or Part-Time; 24 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends required
  • Night shifts 
  • £13.20 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 care assistant to support residents in their everyday lives. If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, Aria care will offer a supportive and nurturing environment to grow, both professionally and personally.

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

  • Abbeycrest Nursing Home, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9RG
  • 70 Bedded Residential, Dementia & Nursing Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Care Assistant
  • Full-Time; 36 - 48 hours or Part-Time; 24 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends required
  • Night shifts 
  • £13.20 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 care assistant to support residents in their everyday lives. If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, Aria care will offer a supportive and nurturing environment to grow, both professionally and personally.

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 required, but a compassionate, empathetic, and respectful approach, as well as a growth mindset, are essential for this role.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but a compassionate, empathetic, and respectful approach, as well as a growth mindset, are essential for this role.

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

Sonning Common

RG4 9RG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Sonning Common

RG4 9RG


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

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1471580366

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Sonning Common

RG4 9RG


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