Home Care Assistant – Guaranteed Pay & Shift Allowance

Living at Home; Swansea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a multi-award-winning home care provider dedicated to delivering exceptional care in the community. As a Home Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of individuals by providing personal care, companionship, and practical support. This innovative firm offers flexible full-time and part-time roles, with opportunities for career progression and comprehensive training. Enjoy competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, and a range of benefits that prioritize your well-being. If you have a caring heart and a willingness to learn, this could be the start of your rewarding career in care. Apply today and make a difference in your community!

Benefits

Private healthcare insurance

£250 Welcome Bonus

£250 Refer a Friend Bonus

Paid SCW Registration

Fortnightly pay

Pension scheme

Uplifted pay on bank holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

City & Guilds (NVQ) accredited training

Free registration for Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Looking for compassionate, reliable individuals committed to full shifts.
• Experience in domiciliary care is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, companionship, and practical support to clients.
• Assist clients with medication management and daily living tasks.
• Follow assigned rota to ensure reliability and consistency.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

Flexibility

Medication management

Meal preparation

Mobility assistance

Experience in domiciliary care

Education

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Swansea & Surrounding Areas

Up to £35,776 per year + Mileage + Benefits

Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available

Full UK driver's licence and access to your own vehicle is essential

Join a Multi-Award-Winning Home Care Provider!

At Living at Home, we provide exceptional, compassionate care to individuals in their own homes. Our dedicated team is at the heart of everything we do, and we are now recruiting caring, reliable, and professional Home Care Assistants to join us in delivering high-quality support.

Guaranteed Shift Pay – No Waiting Between Calls!

Fortnightly Pay

Competitive Pay & Mileage Reimbursement

Full-Time & Part-Time Contracts Available

Opportunities for Career Progression & Training

Pay & Shift Structure

We offer a guaranteed shift allowance for those who commit to full shifts, regardless of the number of client visits.

8-Hour Shift (7 AM – 3 PM or 3 PM – 11 PM)

• £112 per weekday shift
• £120 per weekend shift
• Mileage paid in addition to shift allowance

7-Hour Shift (7 AM – 2 PM or 4 PM – 11 PM)

• £98 per weekday shift
• £105 per weekend shift
• Mileage paid in addition to shift allowance

6-Hour Shift (7 AM – 1 PM or 5 PM – 11 PM)

• £84 per weekday shift
• £90 per weekend shift
• Mileage paid in addition to shift allowance

Full-Time Salaries

• 5 shifts per week (8-hour shifts) → £29,952.00 per year
• 6 shifts per week (8-hour shifts) → £35,776.00 per year
• 5 shifts per week (7-hour shifts) → £26,208.00 per year
• 6 shifts per week (7-hour shifts) → £31,304.00 per year
• 5 shifts per week (6-hour shifts) → £22,152.00 per year
• 6 shifts per week (6-hour shifts) → £26,520.00 per year

Part-Time Salaries (Weekend Availability Required)

• 3 shifts per week (8-hour shifts) → £18,304.00 per year
• 3 shifts per week (7-hour shifts) → £16,016.00 per year
• 3 shifts per week (6-hour shifts) → £13,728.00 per year

Your Role as a Home Care Assistant

As a Home Care Assistant, you will:

• Provide personal care, companionship, and practical support to clients.
• Follow your assigned rota, ensuring reliability and consistency for clients.
• Support individuals with medication management, meal preparation, and mobility assistance.
• Assist with washing, dressing, and continence care.
• Accompany clients to community centres, shops, family, and friends.
• Attend medical appointments and support clients with their health needs.
• Carry out household tasks such as cleaning and tidying.

What We’re Looking For

We need compassionate, professional, and adaptable individuals who:

• Can commit to full shifts (7 AM – 2 PM / 4 PM – 11 PM OR 7 AM – 3 PM / 3 PM – 11 PM).
• Are reliable and willing to work flexibly, including weekends.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car.
• Are experienced in domiciliary care.
• Are dedicated to providing outstanding care.

Why Join Living at Home?

Benefits

• Private Aviva healthcare insurance – with the option to add family members.
• £250 Welcome Bonus on completion of 12-week probation.
• £250 Refer a Friend Bonus.
• Paid SCW Registration.
• Fortnightly pay.
• Pension scheme.
• Uplifted pay on bank holidays.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• City & Guilds (NVQ) accredited training provided.
• All private clients – no council contracts – plenty of time with our clients.
• Full training & mentoring programme.
• Real career progression opportunities.
• Be valued for the work you do.
• Great job satisfaction.
• Free registration for your Blue Light Card.

What is the Blue Light Card?

The Blue Light Card is a discount service for emergency services, NHS, social care sector, and armed forces personnel. Members receive exclusive discounts from over 15,000 retailers, covering holidays, cars, days out, fashion, insurance, tech, and more.

Living at Home Company Culture

Our care delivery is friendly, committed, and award-winning. We focus on providing person-centred care, tailored to each client’s needs, hobbies, and interests. Our service is about more than just care; it’s about making a difference. Whether it’s helping someone re-engage with their local community or assisting them in their morning routine, your role is vital in ensuring our clients live fulfilling lives.

No Experience? No Problem!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you’ve worked as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, or in the NHS, we’d love to hear from you! However, no experience is necessary, and we encourage applications from: Retail Assistants, Customer Service Advisors, Hairdressers & Beauticians, Receptionists & Administrators, Cleaners, Warehouse Workers, Delivery Drivers.

If you have a caring heart and a willingness to learn, this could be the start of your new career. With our outstanding training and support, anything is possible.

Apply Today!

Ready to join an award-winning care team? We’d love to hear from you!