Job requirements
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Essential
1 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
A compassionate nature with leadership capabilities and a growth mindset.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
About the Home Claydon House, 8 Wallands Crescent, Lewes, BN7 2QT 49 bedded - Residential, Dementia and Nursing Home CQC Rating Good Rated 9.8 Carehome.co.uk About the role Senior Care Assistant Full Time - 33 hours per week - Night shifts Only 8pm-8am Alternate Weekends £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 others 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
We are seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support residents and staff in their daily activities. This role involves night shifts from 8pm-8am on a full-time basis, working 33 hours per week, including alternate weekends. The position offers £13.95 per hour and additional benefits like a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme. The successful candidate will lead and encourage development within the team and will be someone who thrives in a diverse and inclusive environment at Care UK.
About us
Aria Healthcare is looking for a Senior Care Assistant for Claydon House in Lewes, which is a 49-bedded residential, dementia, and nursing home. The establishment boasts a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.8 rating on Carehome.co.uk. Aria Healthcare values diversity and inclusivity within the workplace and is an employer that thrives on learning from various cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Care UK, a part of Aria Healthcare, focuses on fostering a compassionate and respectful environment where employees are encouraged to have a growth mindset, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and personal development.
Details
- Date posted: 25 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.95 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1541749208
- Job locations: Aria Healthcare, Lewes, BN7 2QT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
About the Home
- Claydon House, 8 Wallands Crescent, Lewes, BN7 2QT
- 49 bedded - Residential, Dementia and Nursing Home
- CQC Rating – Good
- Rated 9.8 Carehome.co.uk
About the role
- Senior Care Assistant
- Full Time - 33 hours per week - Night shifts Only 8pm-8am
- Alternate Weekends
- £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!
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This advert is for Senior Care Assistant with Aria Care in Lewes, England. It is listed as a Care support worker role. The advertised salary is £13.95. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Oct 2026.
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