Care Assistant

NHS; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant for their residential care home. The role involves providing direct support to residents with daily living activities in a nurturing environment. This full-time position requires commitment and offers competitive pay. Ideal candidates should have a genuine passion for care, especially with older adults and those with dementia.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or healthcare setting is advantageous.
• Genuine passion for working with older adults, particularly with dementia.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to residents.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal care and medication administration.
• Work closely with the nursing and care team.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Empathy

Respectfulness

Job description

This is a care assistant role at Aria Healthcare, a 50-bedded residential and dementia care home in Winshill, Staffordshire. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.5 rating on Carehome.co.uk, indicating a high-quality care environment. The care assistant will be responsible for supporting residents in their everyday lives, working in a compassionate and nurturing environment.

Main duties of the job

As a care assistant at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for providing direct care and support to the residents of the home. This will involve assisting with daily living activities, such as personal care, medication administration, and social and recreational activities. You will work closely with the nursing and care team to ensure the holistic wellbeing of the residents. The role requires a compassionate and empathetic approach, as well as a commitment to delivering high‑quality care.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of residential and dementia care services, operating a 50‑bedded care home in Winshill, Staffordshire. The organisation is committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for its residents, with a focus on person‑centred care. Aria Healthcare values diversity and inclusion, and encourages professional and personal growth among its employees.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Mount Pleasant, Hollow Lane, Burton-on‑Trent, Staffordshire DE15 0DR
• 50 Bedded Residential & Dementia care Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Care Assistant
• Full time - 36 hours per week - Alternate weekends required - 12 hour shifts or twilight shifts 5pm-11pm
• £12.60 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

• No specific qualifications are required for this role, but experience in a care or healthcare setting would be advantageous. The successful candidate should have a genuine passion for working with older adults, particularly those living with dementia, and a commitment to providing high‑quality, person‑centred care.

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.