Care Assistant - Domiciliary

Unique Senior Care; Shipston-on-Stour; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Shipston-on-Stour is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to support individuals in their own homes. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, and companionship. Ideal candidates will have a caring nature and a willingness to work flexible shifts. Full training is provided, making this role suitable for both experienced carers and newcomers to the field.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car.
• 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, emotional support, and encourage wellbeing.

Job description

Looking for a rewarding Care Assistant job in Shipston-on-Stour? 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

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.

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 wellbeingAssist 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

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.