Care Assistant

Uniquecare; Southam CP; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay with tenure increases

Pension scheme 3%

£500 referral reward

Birthday off

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Monthly Recognition Awards

Career progression pathways

On-site senior team

Option to purchase extra annual leave

Blue Light card funded

Job summary

Unique Senior Care in Southam is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide compassionate personal care and emotional support to clients in a domiciliary setting. You will assist with daily living tasks, meal preparation, and record-keeping, including medication administration under supervision.

The role offers flexible shifts and opportunities for progression within a supportive on-site team. DBS checks are standard, and the company values diversity and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring nature is essential for supporting clients.
• Excellent communication with clients, families, and team.
• Patient and able to handle challenging situations with sensitivity.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks, including grooming and hygiene.
• Administer prescribed medications as directed and maintain records.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to clients.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding when needed.
• Help with light housekeeping and daily living activities.
• Accurate documentation of care provided and observations.

Skills

Compassionate and caring

Excellent communication skills

Patience

Flexibility

Right to work in the UK

Caregiving

Job description

Care Assistant Job Opportunity – Unique Senior Care - Southam

• Up to £12.90 per hour, based near Southam Police Station.
• All-in-one Domiciliary Care - no commuting between clients.
• Flexible shifts: Early (6:45am–3pm), late (3pm–10pm), alternate weekends.

Benefits:

• Holiday pay, increases with hours worked, additional week after 10 years..
• Pension scheme at 3%.
• £500 reward for successful friend referrals.
• Birthday off (provided no sickness absence within the year).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering wellness days and counselling.
• Monthly Recognition Awards and robust career progression pathways.
• Senior team always on-site, supportive work environment.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave, up to 1 week per year
• Blue Light card - Fully Funded

We are looking for:

• Passionate and dedicated individuals from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to Healthcare Assistants, Senior Carers, Support Workers, Nurses, Care Workers, Home Care Workers, Family Member Carers, Customer Service Specialists, Charity Workers, Hospitality Specialists, Childcare and Retail Workers.
• Exceptional carers to support clients' physical, and emotional needs, and overall quality of life.
• Willingness to assist with personal care tasks, medication administration, emotional support, meal preparation, housekeeping, and accurate record keeping.

Requirements:

• Compassionate and caring nature.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Patience and ability to handle challenging situations.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Right to work in the UK.

In addition, we will carry out a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced criminal record check.

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Unique Senior Care is proud to promote equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, religion/belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, national origin, ethnic background, disability, or age.