Care Assistant

Jobtrain Solutions; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Solihull seeks Care Assistants to deliver high-quality domiciliary care. Successful candidates will help clients with personal care, meal preparation, and companionship. This role offers flexible hours and both full-time and part-time options available. No previous experience is necessary as comprehensive training will be provided. A valid UK driving license is required, and the position promotes a compassionate and reliable working environment.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Pension scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring attitude is essential.
• Strong communication skills needed for relationship building.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care support like bathing and dressing.
• Administer medications according to guidance.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with meal preparation and dietary needs.
• Support mobility assistance and transfers.
• Keep accurate care records and daily observations.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Reliability

Ability to work independently

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Care Assistant - Domiciliary Care

Start your caring career with us — no experience needed, just heart.

Pay: £14 per hour / £14.50 weekends / £28 per hour on Bank Holidays

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

Mileage: 30p per mile (HMRC reclaim option)

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. Your support will help people live independently.

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 (7am–9am) and evenings (7pm–10pm), 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 (10–30 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

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