Care Assistant

Unique Senior Care; Newbold on Stour; Hybrid; GBP 20,112 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension scheme (3%)

Refer-a-friend bonus – £500

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Unique Senior Care is hiring Care Assistants in Newbold on Stour. This role offers flexible hours with full-time and part-time opportunities, focusing on personal care such as bathing and administering medications. The pay ranges from £14.60 per hour to £15.00 on weekends. Benefits include holiday pay, a pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression, along with comprehensive training. Candidates need a full UK driving license and should be compassionate team players willing to work flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in care work is desirable but training is provided.
• Possession of business insurance is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care support, including bathing and dressing.
• Administer medication as per guidance.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with meal preparation and dietary needs.
• Support with mobility assistance.
• Maintain a safe environment and keep accurate care records.

Skills

Caring nature

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team player

Education

Full UK driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Care Assistant - Domiciliary

Pay: £14.60 per hour; £15.00 per hour on weekends; £29.20 per hour on bank holidays.

Hours: Full-time and part-time available, with contracted hours up to 30 per week.

Mileage: Paid 35p per mile (HMRC reclaim option).

Please note: No sponsorships or switches are currently offered. No male carers are currently being recruited.

We are recruiting Care Assistants for both part‑time and full‑time opportunities. Flexible hours are available, with a preference for early mornings (7.00–9.00) and evenings (7.00–10.00), including alternate weekends or the same day each weekend.

Benefits

• Holiday pay (plus 1 extra week after 10 years of service)
• Contracted hours available (10–30 hours per week)
• Mileage paid at 35p per mile (HMRC reclaim option)
• Pension scheme (3%)
• Sleep‑in shifts available
• Blue Light Card – fully funded for exclusive discounts
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus – £500
• Birthday recognition (plus birthday off if no sickness in the year)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing sessions
• Life in Progress counselling (fast‑track referral service)
• Monthly recognition awards
• Career progression opportunities with funded training and qualifications
• Option to buy extra annual leave (up to 1 week per year)

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care support (bathing, toileting, dressing)
• Administer medications safely as per guidance
• Provide companionship, emotional support, and encourage wellbeing
• Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and dietary needs
• Support with mobility assistance (e.g., transfers to chairs/wheelchairs)
• Help with light housekeeping and maintain a safe environment
• Keep accurate care records and daily observations

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence, access to a car, and business insurance
• Right to work in the UK
• Caring, compassionate, and reliable nature
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team
• Willingness to work flexible shifts (including evenings, weekends, and holidays)
• Previous experience in care work, support work, domiciliary care, or home care is desirable but not essential – full training provided

We will carry out a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced criminal record check if you are successful in being appointed. The post you are applying for is exempt from the provision of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Orders 1975 and 2001, and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind‑overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared.

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