Care Assistant - Domiciliary

Unique Senior Care; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Birmingham is seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting people in their own homes, ensuring their safety and independence. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, and providing companionship. Candidates should have a caring nature and be flexible with shifts. Full training is provided, making this opportunity suitable for both experienced and new carers.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Out-of-hours support

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Compassionate and reliable nature.
• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Previous care experience preferred but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks like bathing and dressing.
• Administer medications safely.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Help with meal preparation and dietary needs.
• Support mobility for clients.
• Maintain a safe environment and keep accurate records.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Looking for a rewarding Care Assistant job in Sheldon? Join our team and be part of a company known for outstanding, person-centred domiciliary care. Whether you’re an experienced Carer, Healthcare Assistant (HCA), or new to care, we’ll provide full training and support to help you thrive.

As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, you’ll be supporting people in their own homes so they can live safely and independently. Your role will include:

• Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
• Administering medications
• Companionship & emotional support
• Meal preparation & monitoring dietary needs
• Light housekeeping & maintaining a safe environment
• Assisting with mobility (transfers, moving safely)
• Accurate record keeping

We’re especially looking for carers to cover:

• Early mornings (7am – 9am)
• Evenings (7pm – 10pm)
• Either alternate weekends or the same set day every weekend

Responsibilities of a Care Assistant / Care Worker:

• 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 for Care Assistant:

• Full UK Driving Licence, access to a car, and business insurance is a must
• 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 – we provide full training

We welcome applications from both experienced carers and those new to care – if you have a caring and compassionate nature, we’ll give you the training you need.

Our management team provide out-of-hours support, a bespoke support network, and a genuine focus on your work-life balance. With many years of experience, they will guide and support you in building a long-term career in care.

Why choose Unique Senior Care?

Our philosophy is “People, above all else” – and that includes our clients and our team. We are proud to be known across the region for delivering high‑quality, person‑centred domiciliary care that enables people to remain independent in their own homes.