Care Assistant
Are you looking for a rewarding career in care? Join Unique Senior Care as a Care Assistant / Care Worker / Support Worker and make a real difference to people’s lives by helping them live independently at home.
We are recruiting Care Assistants in Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding areas 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 are especially looking for carers to work early mornings (7am9am) and evenings (7pm10pm), with the option of alternate weekends or the same day every weekend.
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Benefits of working as a Care Assistant with Unique Senior Care:
* Excellent pay rates £14 to £28 per hour, with Bank Holiday pay at £28/hr
* Contracted hours available (1030 hours per week depending on availability)
* Paid holiday plus 1 extra week after 10 years’ service
* Mileage reimbursement at 30p per mile (with HMRC mileage reclaim option)
* Pension scheme (3%)
* Sleep-in shifts available
* Blue Light Card fully funded discounts
* Refer-a-friend bonus (£500)
* Birthday recognition (plus your birthday off if no sickness in the year)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support sessions
* Life in Progress counselling service (fast-track referral)
* Career progression opportunities and funded qualifications
* Monthly recognition awards
* Option to purchase additional annual leave (up to 1 week per year)
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What makes Unique Senior Care different?
Our philosophy of “People, above all else” is at the heart of everything we do. We are known across the region for providing high-quality, person-centred domiciliary care that enables clients to live independently at home.
Our management team offer out-of-hours support, a strong bespoke support network, and a genuine focus on work-life balance. With years of experience in health and social care, they’ll guide you and help you grow your career in care.
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Responsibilities of a Care Assistant / Care Worker:
* Provide personal care support (bathing, toileting, dressing)
* Administer medication as per instructions
* Deliver companionship and emotional support, encouraging wellbeing
* Support with meal preparation, feeding, and dietary needs
* Assist with mobility (transfers from bed to chair, wheelchair use etc.)
* Help with light housekeeping and ensure a safe, clean environment
* Keep accurate records of care provided and daily observations
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Requirements for Care Assistant jobs in Stratford-upon-Avon:
* Full UK Driving Licence, access to a car, and business insurance
* Right to work in the UK
* A compassionate, caring, and reliable nature
* Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
* Experience in care, support work, domiciliary care, or home care is desirable but not essential we provide comprehensive training
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At Unique Senior Care, we don’t just offer Care Worker jobs we offer a career in care where you’ll be supported, valued, and encouraged to progress.
Apply today to start your journey as a Care Assistant in Stratford-upon-Avon and become part of a team that truly puts people first.
The post you are applying for is exempt from the provision of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Orders 1975 and 2001 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared. If successful in being appointed this position, we will carry out a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced criminal record check.
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