Live-In Carer - National

Unique Senior Care; Oxford; On-site; GBP 41,086 - 47,138; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank Holidays double time

Paid mileage & food allowance

Award-winning training programme

Double pay on bank holidays

Flexible rotas with 2-hour daily break

Blue Light Card discounts

Career progression with diplomas

Extra annual leave option

Job summary

Unique Senior Care is seeking Live-in Care Assistants across the UK. You will provide companionship, prepare meals, assist with personal care, and help with daily tasks in clients' homes. Flexible rotas, competitive weekly pay, and funded training are offered.

Bank holidays double time and extra benefits apply, with full induction and ongoing support. Right to work in the UK and good English communication are essential. DBS checks will be carried out for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional care experience.
• Proof of right to work in the UK.
• Strong written and spoken English communication.
• Compassion, patience, and a caring nature.
• Ability to work independently and within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Prepare hot, nutritious meals.
• Personal shopping and errands.
• Assist with personal care and medications.
• Household tasks including laundry and cleaning.
• Encourage independence and community involvement.

Skills

1 year care experience

Right to work in UK

English communication

Compassionate

Independent worker

Job description

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

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

Job Description

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 – £903 to £1036 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 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

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.

We are 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.

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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