Residential Care Assistant | £83–£165 Per Shift | Flexible Days & Nights

Homecare Gurus Ltd; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Competitive pay

Supportive team

Job summary

Homecare Gurus Ltd is seeking compassionate Residential Care Assistants to join our flexible agency across our network of residential and nursing homes. You will support residents with personal care, daily routines and wellbeing, delivering person-centred care with dignity and respect.

We offer flexible day and night shifts, competitive pay including per-shift earnings, and a supportive environment where your skills and dedication can make a real difference to vulnerable adults.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential or nursing home care.
• Experience using hoists and moving and handling equipment.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and infection control.
• Assistance with personal care and mobility.
• Good communication within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily routines.
• Support mobility and transfers using appropriate equipment.
• Assist with meals and hydration respecting dietary needs.
• Provide companionship and promote wellbeing.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ wellbeing and document care.

Skills

Care experience

Mobility assistance

Dignity & respect

Team player

Communication skills

Right to work in the UK

Education

Level 2/3 Diploma in Adult Care

Tools

Hoists equipment

Moving and handling

Job description

Residential Care Assistant | £83-£165 Per Shift | Flexible Days & Nights

Make a Difference Every Shift - Join Homecare Gurus Ltd

Are you an experienced Care Assistant looking for flexible shifts, competitive pay and a supportive agency that values your contribution?

Homecare Gurus Ltd is recruiting compassionate, reliable and dedicated Residential Care Assistants to work within established residential and nursing homes.

We are looking for care professionals who are passionate about providing exceptional, person-centred care and making a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable adults.

As a Residential Care Assistant, you will support residents with their personal care, daily routines, comfort and wellbeing while promoting independence, dignity and respect.

Whether you prefer day shifts, night shifts or longer working days, we offer flexible opportunities to suit your availability and lifestyle.

At Homecare Gurus, we believe outstanding care begins with valued, supported and motivated care workers.

About the role

Pay and Working Hours

• Hourly Rate: Starting from £12.71 per hour.

• Potential Shift Earnings: £82.62-£165.23 gross per shift, depending on shift duration. Additional pay for bank holidays.

• Shift Length: 7-14 hours, including unpaid rest breaks.

• Shift Patterns: Days, nights, weekdays and weekends.

• Working Arrangements: Flexible agency assignments, subject to availability and client requirements.

• Locations: Residential and nursing homes across our areas of operation.

Your Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Assist residents with washing, dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting and continence care while preserving dignity and privacy.

• Mobility and Transfers: Support residents with moving, repositioning and transfers using appropriate moving and handling techniques and equipment.

• Nutrition and Hydration: Assist with meals, drinks and feeding where required, ensuring residents' dietary needs and preferences are respected.

• Companionship and Wellbeing: Provide emotional support, encourage social interaction and engage residents in meaningful activities.

• Health Monitoring: Observe and report changes in residents' physical and emotional wellbeing, carrying out basic observations where appropriately trained and authorised.

• Daily Living Support: Assist with everyday activities, personal routines and practical tasks in accordance with residents' care plans.

• Care Documentation: Follow individual care plans, maintain accurate records and participate in effective handovers.

• Safeguarding: Recognise and report safeguarding concerns promptly while maintaining a safe and respectful environment.

• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with permanent care staff, nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, consistent and high-quality care.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working in a residential care home, nursing home or similar adult care setting.

• Experience using hoists and other moving and handling equipment.

• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and person-centred care.

• Experience assisting residents with personal care and mobility.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• A professional, compassionate and dependable approach.

• Right to work in the UK.

• Willingness to complete mandatory training and required compliance checks.

Desirable Requirements

• Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent.

• Experience supporting residents living with dementia or complex care needs.

• Up-to-date mandatory care training.

Working Hours and Rest Breaks

We recognise that well-rested care workers deliver safer, more attentive care.

• 7-hour shifts: 30-minute mandatory unpaid rest break (6.5 paid hours).

• 14-hour shifts: 1-hour mandatory unpaid rest break (13 paid hours).

• Rest breaks must be taken, and workers must be relieved of their duties during these periods.

• Longer shifts provide opportunities to maximise earnings while maintaining appropriate rest and wellbeing.

Why Join Homecare Gurus?

At Homecare Gurus, our care workers are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating our team with the same dignity, respect and compassion that we expect them to demonstrate towards residents.

You'll join an agency that values professionalism, reliability, integrity and a genuine commitment to improving lives.

Your skills matter. Your wellbeing matters. The difference you make matters.

About the company

Founded in 2020, Homecare Gurus was created with a clear purpose: to improve the experience of care for both clients and care professionals. After gaining first-hand experience as a carer, our founder, Julie, recognised the need for greater connection between domiciliary and residential care. Today, we provide compassionate, person-centred care while equipping our carers with the skills and adaptability to work confidently across different care settings. Our approach combines professionalism, empathy and consistency to promote dignity, independence and better outcomes for the people we support.

Required Criteria

• Enhanced DBS
• Mandatory training