Aria Care

Care Assistant

The closing date is 09 June 2026

Job summary

This is a care assistant role at the Kings Lodge Nursing Home, a 77-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care home in Chichester, West Sussex. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated by residents and their families. The role involves providing compassionate care and support to the residents in their everyday lives.

Main duties of the job

As a care assistant, you will be responsible for assisting residents with their daily living activities, such as personal care, mobility, and social engagement. You will work closely with the nursing and care team to ensure that each resident's needs are met. The role requires empathy, patience, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. You will be expected to work 33 hours per week, with 3 x 12-hour shifts and alternate weekends.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is a care provider that operates several nursing homes across the UK. The company is dedicated to providing exceptional care to its residents and creating a supportive and nurturing environment for its staff. They offer a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and day-out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Details

Date posted

12 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.45 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1487469324

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Bosham

PO18 8PN


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Kings Lodge Nursing Home, Main Road, Chidham, Chichester, PO18 8PN
  • 77 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Care Assistant
  • Full Time - 33 hours per week - 3 x 12 hour shifts - alternate weekends required 
  • £13.45 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 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:

  • Kings Lodge Nursing Home, Main Road, Chidham, Chichester, PO18 8PN
  • 77 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Care Assistant
  • Full Time - 33 hours per week - 3 x 12 hour shifts - alternate weekends required 
  • £13.45 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 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 previous experience in a care setting or a demonstrable interest in working with the elderly would be advantageous.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but previous experience in a care setting or a demonstrable interest in working with the elderly would be advantageous.

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

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Bosham

PO18 8PN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Bosham

PO18 8PN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

12 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.45 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1487469324

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Bosham

PO18 8PN


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