Care Assistant - Domiciliary

Unique Senior Care; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A domiciliary care provider in Shirley is seeking Care Assistants to support individuals in their homes with personal care, companionship, and emotional support. This role is ideal for those passionate about providing care and helping others maintain their independence. Candidates will receive full training, with flexibility in shifts including mornings and evenings. A valid UK driving license and the right to work in the UK are essential.

Benefits

Full training provided

Supportive management team

Work-life balance focus

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care such as bathing and dressing.
• Administer medications safely and responsibly.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist clients with meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Maintain accurate care records.

Skills

Caring nature

Strong communication skills

Reliability

Job description

Looking for a rewarding Care Assistant job in Shirley? 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

Qualifications

• 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.