Care Assistant - Domiciliary

Unique Senior Care; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring domiciliary service provider in Leamington Spa is seeking a Care Assistant to support individuals in their homes. The role includes personal care, medication administration, and companionship. Candidates should have a caring nature, strong communication skills, and be willing to work flexible hours. Training is provided for those new to care. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care support including bathing and dressing.
• Administer medications safely as per guidance.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Maintain accurate care records and daily observations.

Skills

Caring nature

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Compassionate nature

Job description

Looking for a rewarding Care Assistant job in Leamington Spa? 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.

Care Assistant Role

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

Shift Availability

• 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 & Requirements

• 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.