Senior Care Assistant

Aria Care; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Taunton, UK, is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant. The role requires providing high-quality support to residents and encouraging team development. A relevant qualification in Health and Social Care is preferred. The position offers a full-time schedule with various perks. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your empathy and leadership skills will thrive.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

And much more!

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant or equivalent.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to residents.
• Lead and develop the care team.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Leadership skills

Empathy

Education

NVQ or diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Aria Healthcare is looking for a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support both residents and staff in their everyday lives. The role involves taking a leadership position and encouraging development and growth within the team. The organization is proud to be diverse and inclusive, and they value learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Care Assistant position at Aria Healthcare in Taunton, Somerset is a full-time role, requiring 36 hours per week with a rotation of day and night shifts, including alternate weekends. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to the residents, as well as leading and developing the care team. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and a Carehome.co.uk review score of 9.7, indicating a commitment to excellence in care.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of residential and nursing care services in the UK. They operate a 41-bed care home in Taunton, Somerset, which has received positive reviews and a 'Good' CQC rating. The organization values diversity and inclusion, and aims to provide a supportive and rewarding work environment for its employees.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Frethey House, Taunton, Somerset TA4 1AB
• 41 Bed Residential & Nursing Home
• CQC Rating - Good

About the role

• Senior Care Assistant
• Full-Time; 36 hours per week
• Rotation of day & night shifts
• £13.30 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 Senior Care Assistant to support both residents and staff in their everyday lives. If you are someone who enjoys taking a leadership role and encouraging development and growth within your team, a senior care assistant position at Aria Care is the role for you.

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

• The successful candidate should have experience as a Senior Care Assistant or equivalent, with a compassionate and empathetic approach to working with the elderly. A relevant qualification, such as an NVQ or diploma in Health and Social Care, would be preferred.

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.