Live-In Carer - England South

Uniquecare; England; On-site; GBP 41,086 - 47,138; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage & food allowance

Award-winning training programme

Double pay on bank holidays

Career progression – paid Level 2, 3 & 5 Diplomas

Job summary

Unique Senior Care in the UK is seeking Live-in Care Assistants / Carers to provide essential support to clients in their homes. The role requires at least one year of care experience, strong communication skills, and compassion. Benefits include flexible rotas, excellent pay ranging from £903 to £1036 per week, and career progression opportunities with paid diplomas. Join our team and make a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional care experience.
• Proof of right to work in the UK.
• Strong communication skills – written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Prepare hot, nutritious meals.
• Assist with personal care and administer medication.

Skills

Compassion

Strong communication skills

Emotional support

Independence encouragement

Job description

Live-in Care Assistant / Carer

£129.00 to £148 per day £903.00 to 1036.00 per week

Bank Holidays paid at double time paid up to £258.00 per day + Benefit | Immediate Starts

Are you an experienced Care Assistant looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference?

We’re hiring Live-in Care Assistants / Carers across the UK to join our supportive and growing team at Unique Senior Care.

Please note: we currently have no capacity for male care assistants.

What We Offer Our Live-in Care Assistants

• Excellent pay –£868 to 994 per week / Bank Holidays double time

• Paid mileage & food allowance

• Award-winning training programme – full induction & ongoing support

• Double pay on bank holidays - holiday pay & 3% pension

• Flexible rotas with guaranteed 2-hour break every day

• No uniform required – promoting dignity and individuality for our clients

• Fully funded Blue Light Card for amazing discounts

• Career progression – paid Level 2, 3 & 5 Diplomas in Adult Care

• Option to buy additional annual leave (up to 1 week per year)

What You’ll Do as a Live-in Carer

As a Live-in Care Assistant, you’ll provide essential support to our clients in their own homes, including:

• Companionship and emotional support

• Preparing hot, nutritious meals

• Personal shopping and running errands

• Assisting with personal care and administering medication

• Helping with household tasks such as laundry and cleaning

• Encouraging independence and community involvement

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Minimum 1 year of professional care experience

• Proof of right to work in the UK

• Strong communication skills – written and spoken English

• Compassion, patience, and a caring nature

• The ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team

• Willingness to travel anywhere in the UK for placements

Why Join Unique Senior Care?

We are a multi-award-winning home care provider with an excellent reputation for quality and compassion. Our inclusive culture, career development opportunities and strong company values mean you’ll feel supported every step of the way.

If you’re ready for a fulfilling career as a Live-in Care Assistant / Carer, apply today and start making a real difference in people’s lives.

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.