Care Assistant Mornings Only

Uniquecare; Coventry; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay plus extra week after 10+年

Mileage paid at £0.35 per mile

Pension scheme (3%)

Sleep‑in shifts

Blue Light Card discounts

Refer‑a‑friend bonus £500

Birthday recognition

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing sessions

Career progression with fundedTraining

Job summary

Uniquecare is seeking a Care Assistant - Domiciliary to provide personal care and companionship in clients' homes. The role covers evenings, weekends, and holidays with flexible hours and mileage paid for travel between visits.

You will assess needs, support daily activities, and document care observations. Full UK driving licence and access to a car are required, with full training provided.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence, car access and business insurance.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts (including evenings, weekends and holidays).

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care support (bathing, toileting, dressing).
• Administer medications safely as per guidance.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to maintain wellbeing.
• Assist with meal preparation, feeding and dietary needs.
• Support mobility (transfers to chairs/wheelchairs).
• Help with light housekeeping and maintain a safe environment.
• Keep accurate care records and daily observations.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Care experience desirable

Reliability

Job description

Care Assistant - Domiciliary

Pay

£14.60 per hour / £15.00 weekend rate / £29.20 bank holiday rate

Hours

Full‑time & part‑time available, up to 30 hours per week. Mileage paid at £0.35 per mile (HMRC reclaim option).

Benefits

• Holiday pay (plus one extra week after 10 years’ service)
• Contracted hours available (10–30 hours per week)
• Mileage paid at £0.35 per mile (plus HMRC reclaim option)
• Pension scheme (3%)
• Sleep‑in shifts available
• Blue Light Card – fully funded for exclusive discounts
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus – £500
• Birthday recognition (plus birthday off if no sickness in the year)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing sessions
• Life in Progress counselling (fast‑track referral service)
• Monthly recognition awards
• Career progression opportunities with funded training and qualifications
• Option to buy extra annual leave (up to 1 week per year)

Responsibilities

• 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

• Full UK driving licence, access to a car and business insurance
• Right to work in the UK
• A 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