Live-In Carer - London

Unique Senior Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking Live-in Care Assistants to join their compassionate and supportive team. The role offers exceptional pay ranging from £124 to £142 per day, with double time on bank holidays. Candidates must have a minimum of one year of professional care experience and strong communication skills. Unique Senior Care promotes dignity and individuality, and they provide excellent training, career progression opportunities, and flexible rotas to support a fulfilling career in care.

Benefits

Paid mileage & food allowance

Award-winning training programme

Career progression with diplomas

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional care experience.
• Proof of right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to travel anywhere in the UK for placements.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Prepare nutritious meals.
• Assist with personal care and medication administration.
• Encourage independence in daily activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Compassion

Patience

Ability to work independently

Job description

Live-in Care Assistant / Carer

£124 to £142 per day

£284 - Bank Holidays Rate

Please note :

• we currently have no capacity for male care assistants
• At this moment in time; we are not offering any sponsors or switches

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 .

What We Offer Our Live-in Care Assistants

• Excellent pay £124 to £142 per day / Bank Holidays paid at double time paid up to £284 per day
• Paid mileage & food allowance
• Award-winning training programme full induction & ongoing support
• Double pay on bank holidays - holiday pay & 3% pension
• Flexible rotas with a 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

• 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

• 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.