NHS

Senior Care Assistant


PayCompetitive
LocationCroydon/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: L0121-25-0786?language=en&page=1243&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      This is a senior care assistant role at Albany Lodge Nursing Home, a 100-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility in Croydon. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting both residents and staff in their everyday lives, taking on a leadership role and encouraging development and growth within the team.

      Main duties of the job

      The senior care assistant will be responsible for providing compassionate and high-quality care to the residents of Albany Lodge Nursing Home. They will work closely with the nursing and care teams to ensure the residents' physical, emotional, and social needs are met. The role will involve tasks such as assisting with personal care, administering medication, and creating a safe and engaging environment for the residents. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on a leadership role, mentoring and supporting junior members of the care team.

      About us

      OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is the operating company for Albany Lodge Nursing Home, a 100-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility in Croydon. The home has been rated 9.7 out of 10 on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting the high quality of care and support provided to residents. The organisation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees are encouraged to learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.

      Details

      Date posted

      26 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £13.35 an hour

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      1308248784

      Job locations

      OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

      Croydon

      CR0 2BZ


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      About the Home:

      • Albany Lodge Nursing Home, 201 St James’s Road, Croydon, CR0 2BZ
      • 100 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
      • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

      About the Role

      • Senior Care Assistant
      • 33 Hours per week, working alternate weekends
      • £13.35 per hour

      What will Aria Care Offer you?

      • Blue Light Discount Card
      • Wagestream
      • 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!

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      About the Home:

      • Albany Lodge Nursing Home, 201 St James’s Road, Croydon, CR0 2BZ
      • 100 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
      • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

      About the Role

      • Senior Care Assistant
      • 33 Hours per week, working alternate weekends
      • £13.35 per hour

      What will Aria Care Offer you?

      • Blue Light Discount Card
      • Wagestream
      • 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

      Essential

      • The successful candidate should have previous experience in a senior care assistant or similar role, as well as a demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered care. They should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work collaboratively with the wider care team, and have a growth mindset.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • The successful candidate should have previous experience in a senior care assistant or similar role, as well as a demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered care. They should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work collaboratively with the wider care team, and have a growth mindset.

      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.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      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.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Aria Care

      Address

      OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

      Croydon

      CR0 2BZ


      Employer's website

      https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Aria Care

      Address

      OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

      Croydon

      CR0 2BZ


      Employer's website

      https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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