Care Assistant

Unique Senior Care; Warwick; On-site; GBP 16,593 - 23,632; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing support

A consistent client and meaningful 1:1 care

Competitive pay

Opportunity to make a difference

Job summary

Unique Senior Care in Warwick is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a young woman with autism and epilepsy. The role involves promoting independence and wellbeing through tailored support and companionship. Candidates should be caring, patient, and ideally interested in creative activities. Full training is provided, and the position offers competitive pay and a chance to make a meaningful impact in everyday life.

Qualifications

• Comfortable supporting someone with autism and epilepsy.
• Reliable individual who can offer peer-style support.
• Open-minded and respectful of individuality.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support that promotes independence and wellbeing.
• Tailoring support to the individual's needs and routines.
• Engaging in creative activities and companionship.

Skills

Caring and patient

Understanding of autism and epilepsy

Creative and open-minded

Job description

Care Assistant – Warwick

Pay: £14.60 per hour (Full‑time). Weekend rate £15.00. Bank holiday rate £29.20 per hour.

Hours: Full‑time & part‑time available (contracted up to 30 hours).

Mileage paid at 30p per mile (HMRC reclaim option).

Working Hours

• Monday and Wednesday 09:00 – 18:00
• Friday 14:30 – 18:00

We’re looking for a kind, creative, and open‑minded Care Assistant to support a young woman living in Warwick in her own home and local community.

This is a highly personal role supporting a young woman with autism and epilepsy, so finding the right personality fit is just as important as experience.

About the Role

You’ll be providing 1:1 support that promotes independence, confidence, and wellbeing. Support will be tailored to her needs and routines, with a strong focus on companionship, understanding, and shared interests.

About Her

She’s creative, thoughtful, and has a great sense of individuality. Her interests include:

• Creative arts and drawing
• Alternative and gothic‑inspired interests
• Film and entertainment, including thrillers and fantasy
• Superhero and pop‑culture franchises
• Graphic novels, animation, and illustrated storytelling

Someone who genuinely enjoys or is curious about these interests would be a fantastic match.

Who We’re Looking For

• A caring, patient, and reliable individual
• Someone who can relate well to a young adult and offer peer‑style support
• Comfortable supporting someone with autism and epilepsy (experience is helpful but not essential – full training provided)
• Open‑minded, non‑judgemental, and respectful of individuality
• Based locally or able to travel to Warwick

What We Offer

• Full training and ongoing support
• A consistent client and meaningful 1:1 care
• Competitive pay
• The chance to make a real difference in someone’s everyday life

If you’re looking for a role where connection, creativity, and compassion really matter, we’d love to hear from you.

Unique Senior Care offers a comprehensive training program, competitive salary and supportive team environment where you can develop your skills and progress in your career. If you are looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career in the care industry, we would welcome your application.

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. If successful in being appointed this position, we will carry out a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced criminal record check.

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.