Care Assistant

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Taunton is seeking a Care Assistant to provide compassionate support to residents in a nurturing environment. The role involves assisting with personal care and daily activities, working 24 hours per week on night shifts. The ideal candidate should possess empathy and a growth mindset. Join a diverse team committed to high-quality care, with various benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required, focus on personal qualities.
• Compassion and empathy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and daily activities.
• Work collaboratively with the care team.

Skills

Compassionate

Respectful

Growth Mindset

Job description

Job summary

The job advertisement is for a Care Assistant position at Frethey House, a 41-bed Residential & Nursing Home in Taunton, Somerset. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and a Carehome.co.uk review score of 9.6, indicating a high-quality care facility. The role involves providing compassionate care and support to the residents, working 24 hours per week on a night shift basis.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Frethey House, you will be responsible for supporting residents with their everyday needs, ensuring they receive the care and assistance they require. This may include tasks such as personal care, medication administration, and assisting with daily activities. The role requires a compassionate and empathetic approach, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with the wider care team to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment for the residents.

About us

Aria Healthcare is the provider of Frethey House, a residential and nursing home in Taunton, Somerset. Aria Healthcare is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, and they offer a range of benefits and development opportunities for their staff, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Details Date posted

11 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.80 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1299564394

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Taunton

TA4 1AB

Job description Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Frethey House, Taunton, Somerset TA4 1AB
• 41 Bed Residential & Nursing Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Carehome.co.uk Review Score 9.6

About the role

• Care Assistant
• 24 Hours per week (Nights)
• £12.80

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

• Frethey House, Taunton, Somerset TA4 1AB
• 41 Bed Residential & Nursing Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Carehome.co.uk Review Score 9.6

About the role

• Care Assistant
• 24 Hours per week (Nights)
• £12.80

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 listed for this Care Assistant role. However, the job description emphasizes the importance of being compassionate, respectful, and having a growth mindset, suggesting that the employer is primarily looking for candidates with the right personal qualities and attitude to provide high-quality care.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• No specific qualifications are listed for this Care Assistant role. However, the job description emphasizes the importance of being compassionate, respectful, and having a growth mindset, suggesting that the employer is primarily looking for candidates with the right personal qualities and attitude to provide high-quality 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.

Employer details Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Taunton

TA4 1AB

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Taunton

TA4 1AB

Employer's website

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