Care Assistant - Domiciliary
Pay: 14.60Per Hour / Weekend Rate £15.00 / Bank Holiday Rate - £29.20 Per Hour
Hours: Full-time & part-time available (contracted up to 30 hours)
Mileage paid at 35p per mile (HMRC reclaim option)
Please note :
- Currently we are not offering any sponsorships or switches
Are you looking for a rewarding career in care? Join Unique Senior Care as a Care Assistant / Care Worker / Support Worker and make a difference every day by supporting people in their own homes.
We are recruiting Care Assistants for both part-time care jobs and full-time care jobs. Flexible hours are available, with contracted hours up to 30 hours per week. We particularly need carers to work early mornings (7am9am) and evenings (7pm10pm), including alternate weekends or the same day each weekend.
Benefits of working as a Care Assistant with Unique Senior Care:
- Holiday pay (plus 1 extra week after 10 years’ service)
- Contracted hours available (1030 hours per week depending on availability)
- Mileage paid at 30p 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)
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.
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 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
- 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
