Care Assistant

Jobtrain Solutions; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider, situated in Stratford-upon-Avon, is looking for Care Assistants to deliver compassionate support in an extra care setting. This role offers flexible shifts, excellent pay rates from £12.40 to £24.80 per hour, and great benefits including a pension scheme and career progression opportunities, along with a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates possess a caring nature, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work various shift patterns. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates

Pension scheme (3%)

Refer-a-friend bonus (£500)

Birthday off

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression pathways

Monthly Recognition Awards

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Must be patient and compassionate while providing care.
• Strong communication skills are essential for effective support.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support such as bathing and dressing.
• Assist clients with medication administration.
• Deliver companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Caring and compassionate nature

Strong communication skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

Care Assistant – Extra Care – Stratford - Upon - Avon – £12.40 per hour - Bank Holidays paid at £24.80 per hour

Looking for a rewarding career in care without the hassle of commuting between clients? At Unique Senior Care, we offer Extra Care – community care under one roof – so you can focus on providing exceptional support to clients in one location.

We are recruiting Care Assistants / Care Workers / Support Workers for both part-time care jobs and full-time care jobs. Shifts are flexible, with options for early (6:45am–3pm), late (3pm–10pm), and alternate weekend work.

Benefits of working as a Care Assistant with Unique Senior Care:

• Excellent pay rates – £12.40 to £24.80 per hour
• Extra Care setting – all care delivered under one roof (no travel between clients)
• Holiday pay (increases with hours worked)
• Pension scheme (3%)
• Refer-a-friend bonus (£500)
• Birthday off (if no sickness absence in the year)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including wellness days and counselling
• Monthly Recognition Awards
• Career progression pathways with funded training opportunities
• On-site senior team offering support and guidance
• Blue Light Card – fully funded
• Option to purchase additional annual leave (up to 1 week per year)

Who we’re looking for:

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. Whether you’re an experienced Care Assistant, Support Worker, Home Carer, Senior Carer, or Nurse – or have transferable skills from hospitality, childcare, customer service, retail, or voluntary work – if you’re compassionate and reliable, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities of a Care Assistant / Care Worker:

• Provide personal care support (bathing, toileting, dressing)
• Assist with medication administration
• Deliver companionship and emotional support
• Help with meal preparation and light housekeeping
• Maintain accurate care records
• Promote independence, dignity, and quality of life for each client

Requirements for Care Assistant :

• A caring, compassionate, and patient nature
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Right to work in the UK

💜 At Unique Senior Care, we don’t just offer Care Worker jobs – we provide a career in care with flexibility, recognition, and opportunities to progress.

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.