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Senior Care Assistant

£13.95 per hour
Full-time
Aria Care
Senior Care Assistant
The closing date is 04 January 2027

About the role
Senior Care Assistant
  • Full Time Position / Alternate weekend working
  • Flexibility required to work both Day and Night Shifts
  • Shift Patterns: 7am-7:15pm & 7pm-7:15am
  • £13.95 per hour
What will Care UK 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 Care UK 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, Care UK is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Main duties of the job
The Senior Care Assistant role at Aria Healthcare involves supporting residents and staff, ensuring flexibility to work day and night shifts. Care UK offers perks like a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program. The position seeks compassionate individuals who can lead and encourage team growth. Care UK prides itself on being an inclusive employer that values diversity and learning from various cultures and experiences. Candidates should be empathetic, respectful, and possess a growth mindset, making Care UK a fitting workplace for such individuals.

About us
Aria Healthcare, through its Care UK division, is dedicated to offering compassionate care, especially tailored towards the elderly. They provide an environment where residents can feel supported, while enabling staff to grow and develop in their roles. Aria Healthcare is known for a commitment to quality and has established a recognition program to value long-term service and exceptional contributions. Their diversity and inclusion ethos promote a learning atmosphere where unique experiences and cultural backgrounds are respected and harnessed to enhance caregiving.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £13.95 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 1571925861
Job locations: Aria Healthcare, Braintree, CM7 1ES, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Care UK staff supporting residents and staff in everyday life, with shift patterns of 7am-7:15pm and 7pm-7:15am.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience in care or a related field is preferred but not mandatory. A commitment to compassionate care and leadership experience will be considered beneficial.

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, Braintree, CM7 1ES, United Kingdom
Employer's website:

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Team, Aria Healthcare, View email address on meeveem.com

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Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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