Aria Care

Senior Care Assistant

The closing date is 31 May 2026

Job summary

The role of a Senior Care Assistant at Aria Healthcare involves providing compassionate and high-quality care to residents in a 88-bedded Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Palliative Care Home. The home is rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk, indicating a commitment to excellence in care. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting both residents and staff, taking on a leadership role and encouraging professional development within the team.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to residents, including assisting with daily living activities, administering medication, and supporting the overall well-being of the individuals in your care. You will be expected to work 48 hours per week, including every other weekend. The role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in a senior care position, as well as an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. The successful candidate will also have experience in administering medication and demonstrating strong leadership and mentoring skills.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a respected provider of residential, nursing, dementia, and palliative care services. The organization is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can grow, learn, and thrive. Aria Healthcare 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

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.35 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1482012665

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 role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in a Senior Care position, as well as an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. Candidates must also have experience in administering medication.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in a Senior Care position, as well as an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. Candidates must also have experience in administering medication.

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 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.35 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1482012665

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Sunningdale

SL5 9RL


Privacy notice

Aria Care's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)