Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A care home facility in Heathfield is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant for a full-time position. The role involves providing care and support to residents, taking on a leadership role, and encouraging team growth. Candidates should have current UK professional registration and a DBS check. Night shifts are from 8pm to 8am with a pay of £13.10 per hour. The role offers various employee discounts and recognition programs.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

And much more!

Qualifications

• Current UK professional registration is required.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and support to residents and staff.
• Take on a leadership role within the team.
• Encourage development and growth amongst staff members.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Leadership

Growth mindset

Job description

Overview

Senior Care Assistant required at Aria Healthcare, a 41-bed Nursing, Dementia & Residential care home in Heathfield, East Sussex. The home has a CQC rating of Good and is rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk. The role involves providing compassionate care and support to residents and staff, taking on a leadership role and encouraging development within the team.

Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week, night shifts from 8pm to 8am. Alternate weekends required. Salary: £13.10 per hour. Contract: Permanent.

Date posted: 01 October 2025.

Reference: 1392021926.

Location: Aria Healthcare, Heathfield, TN21 8DR.

Working pattern: Full-time.

Pay scheme: Other.

Job locations: Aria Healthcare, Heathfield, TN21 8DR.

Note: This description consolidates information from the original posting and removes duplicate content.

About the Home

• Heffle Court, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8DR
• 41 bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential care Home
• CQC Rating — Good
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the Role

• Senior Care Assistant
• Full Time – 36 hours per week
• Night shifts – 8pm to 8am
• Alternate weekends required
• £13.10 per hour

What Will Aria Care Offer You?

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

Responsibilities and Expectations

We are looking for a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support both residents and staff in their everyday lives. The role involves taking a leadership role and encouraging development and growth within the team.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Essential: compassionate, empathetic, and have a growth mindset
• The posting notes that current UK professional registration is required
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required

Additional Information

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