Care Assistant

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Taunton is looking for a Care Assistant to support residents in their daily lives. The role involves working full-time with a rotation of day and night shifts, including alternate weekends. Candidates should have a passion for care and ideally some experience in a similar setting. Benefits include various discounts and long service awards, making it a supportive work environment. Salary is £12.80 per hour, with permanent contracts available.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required; experience in a care setting is desirable.
• Genuine passion for making a difference in people's lives.
• Current UK professional registration is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and support to residents.
• Assist with personal care and medication administration.
• Engage residents in activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Experience in a care setting

Ability to engage residents

Job description

Job summary

This is a care assistant role at Frethey House, a 41-bed residential and nursing home in Taunton, Somerset. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is highly rated by residents on Carehome.co.uk. The role involves supporting residents with their everyday lives, working a rotation of day and night shifts, including alternate weekends. Aria Care offers various benefits and a supportive, inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

As a care assistant at Frethey House, you will be responsible for providing compassionate care and support to the residents in their everyday lives. This includes assisting with personal care, medication administration, and engaging residents in activities. You will work a rotation of day and night shifts, including alternate weekends.

Benefits

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

About the Home

• Frethey House, Taunton, Somerset TA4 1AB
• 41 Bed Residential & Nursing Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the Role

• Care Assistant
• Full-Time; 36 - 48 hours per week
• Working a rotation of day & night shifts
• Working alternate weekends required
• £12.80 per hour

Qualifications

No specific qualifications are required, but experience in a care setting and a genuine passion for making a difference in people's lives would be highly desirable.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Aria Care

Aria Healthcare, Taunton, TA4 1AB

Reference number: 1445736905

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £12.80 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Job location: Aria Healthcare, Taunton, TA4 1AB

It would be great to hear from you!