Disability Support Attendant jobs in London typically pay £14–£23 an hour (about £2,400–£4,000 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of shifts, including weekends. Employers ask for disability support experience and right-to-work checks. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in London.
- Typical pay
- £14–£23
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- £2,400–£4,000
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Shifts
- including weekends
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open disability support attendant positions in London
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Register as a Disability Support AttendantAbout disability support attendant jobs in London
Working as a disability support attendant in London means joining a private household. The disability support attendant supports a person with a disability to live independently at home and take part in daily life, and families across Greater London hire for this role all year round.
London is known for banking, fintech, law, media, and life sciences, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as HSBC, Barclays, Deloitte, Google UK, the NHS, and Revolut. London handles more foreign exchange trading than any other city on Earth and hosts Europe's largest fintech cluster.
Main duties
- Assist with personal care and mobility
- Support daily routines and independence goals
- Help with meals, shopping and appointments
- Use hoists and mobility equipment safely
- Support social and community activities
Disability Support Attendant pay in London
Household incomes in London are shaped by an average local salary of around £47,000, which is why disability support attendant pay here sits above the UK average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a disability support attendant
- 8:00Morning routine & medication
- 10:00Mobility & exercise
- 12:30Lunch & hydration
- 14:30Appointments or outing
- 18:00Evening routine & notes
Why work in London?
The local job market is growing at 3.2% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to London.
London is often described as “Europe's Financial and Fintech Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Disability support experience
- Manual handling training
- Background or worker screening check
- Driving licence is often useful
Working in United Kingdom
- Right to work in United Kingdom: Workers need the right to work in the UK; employers must check documents before employment starts.
- Checks: employers usually ask for right-to-work checks, references and a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check — an enhanced DBS check for roles with children or vulnerable adults.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the National Living Wage or National Minimum Wage.
- Contract: Employees must receive a written statement of employment particulars from their first day of work.
Live-in or live-out?
Most disability support attendant roles in London are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your disability support attendant experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete UK right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a disability support attendant earn in London?
Disability Support Attendant jobs in London typically pay £14–£23 an hour (about £2,400–£4,000 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in disability support attendant jobs in London?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most disability support attendant roles in London are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a disability support attendant in UK?
Employers ask for disability support experience, manual handling training and right-to-work checks. You must also have the right to work in United Kingdom.
What does a disability support attendant do day to day?
A disability support attendant supports a person with a disability to live independently at home and take part in daily life. Typical duties include assist with personal care and mobility, support daily routines and independence goals, help with meals, shopping and appointments.
How do I apply for disability support attendant jobs in London on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in London hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a disability support attendant work?
A typical schedule is shifts, including weekends. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.