Care assistant

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Job Description

📍 Location: Shipston-on-Stour and surrounding areas

💷 Pay: £14 – £28 per hour

⏰ Hours: Full-time & part-time available (contracted up to 30 hours)

⭐ Bank Holidays: £28 per hour

🚗 Mileage paid at 30p per mile (HMRC reclaim option)

Why work with Unique Senior Care? We’re 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.


Benefits We Offer

* Contracted hours available (10–25 hours depending on availability)
* Holiday pay (increases with hours worked) + 1 extra week after 10 years
* Pension scheme (3%)
* £500 refer‑a‑friend bonus
* Birthday recognition – and birthday off if no sickness during the year
* Free Blue Light Card – fully funded
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & wellbeing sessions
* “Life in Progress” counselling service (fast‑track referral)
* Monthly Recognition Awards
* Sleep‑ins available
* Career progression opportunities & training
* Ability to purchase extra annual leave (up to 1 week per year)


What The Role Involves

* 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


Who We’re Looking For

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.


Essential Qualities

* Kind, patient, and empathetic
* Excellent communication skills
* Flexible to work evenings, mornings, weekends, and holidays
* Right to work in the UK

✅ Ready to make a difference?
Apply today and start a rewarding career with Unique Senior Care Shipston-on-Stour, where you’ll be supported every step of the way.

Unique Senior Care offer a comprehensive training program, competitive salary and supportive team environment where you can develop your skills and progress in your career. If you are looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career in the care industry, we would welcome your application. Apply today and take the first step towards making a positive impact on the lives of others.

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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Unique Senior Care is proud to promote equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, religion/belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, national origin, ethnic background, disability, or age.

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