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Care Assistant

£15.9 per hour
Full-time
Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Culture. Extraordinary Careers.
Helping Hands was built on kindness and it still guides everything we do today. We’re a purpose-driven team helping people live well in the homes and communities they love. Join us, and you’ll be part of a supportive, ambitious team where your work truly matters, and you can grow a career that counts.

As a Care Assistant with Helping Hands, you’ll make a real difference every day, supporting people to live well, stay independent, and feel safe in the homes they love. You don’t need previous care experience; what matters most is kindness, reliability and a genuine desire to help others. We’ll give you all the training, support and confidence you need to thrive.

What you’ll do
  • Provide warm, meaningful companionship to customers in their own homes.
  • Support with personal care, including washing, bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Assist with mobility needs, helping customers stay safe and confident.
  • Oversee and administer medication in line with care plans.
  • Help with household tasks such as cleaning, cooking and meal preparation.
  • Run essential errands, from food shopping to collecting prescriptions.
  • Offer calm, considerate support that helps customers feel truly cared for.
What you’ll bring
  • A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
  • The Right to Work in the UK.
  • A kind, adaptable, people-first mindset.
  • A willingness to learn. No prior care experience needed.
  • Reliability, compassion, and the confidence to support others with dignity.
Why Helping Hands?
  • Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls.
  • Early pay app (access up to 50% of pay before payday).
  • Refer-a-friend bonus (earn up to £100).
  • Direct employment with paid holiday and pension.
  • Apprenticeship routes and nationally recognised qualifications (Care Certificate, NVQs).
  • FREE Blue Light Card with hundreds of discounts.
  • Range of flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle.
  • Annual pay reviews aligned to cost of living.
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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