Care Assistant

Midshires Care Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage 35p/mile

Refer-a-friend bonus

Paid holiday

Pension

Training & qualifications

Blue Light Card

Career development

Job summary

Helping Hands is looking for a Care Assistant to make a real difference in people’s lives. No prior care experience required as full training is provided.

We offer flexible shifts, paid mileage, and support with training, holidays and a pension to help you grow a career you can be proud of.

Join a friendly, compassionate team focused on dignity and independence for clients at home; you’ll learn, develop and build a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Kind, adaptable, people-first mindset.
• Willingness to learn.
• Reliability, compassion and the confidence to support others with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm companionship to customers in their own homes.
• Support with personal care (washing, bathing, dressing, toileting).
• Assist mobility to help customers stay safe and confident.
• Oversee and administer medication per care plans.
• Help with household tasks (cleaning, cooking, meals).
• Run errands (shopping, prescriptions).
• Offer calm, considerate support that shows you care.

Skills

Driving licence

Right to work

Compassionate mindset

Willingness to learn

Job description

• No experience needed – full training provided
• Flexible shift patterns available to suit your lifestyle
• Paid mileage of 35p per mile
• Currently hiring in your area – start as soon as checks are completed

Join Helping Hands as a Care Assistant and start a rewarding career where you can make a real difference every day.

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 aCare Assistantwith 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.

Why Helping Hands

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls.
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle.
• Access up to 50% of your pay before payday.
• Refer-a-friend bonus (up to £100).
• Paid holiday and pension.
• Fully funded training + recognised qualifications (Care Certificate, Apprenticeships).
• FREE Blue Light Card with hundreds of discounts.
• Ongoing support and career development.

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.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• A kind, adaptable, people-first mindset.
• A willingness to learn
• Reliability, compassion, and the confidence to support others with dignity.

At Helping Hands we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive community where everyone belongs. All applications are considered fairly in line with our Equality and Diversity Policy.