Care Assistant

Helping Hands Homecare, Inc.; Beverley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Early pay

Refer-a-friend bonus

Paid holiday and pension

Apprenticeship routes

Blue Light Card discounts

Flexible shifts

Annual pay reviews

Job summary

Helping Hands is seeking a Care Assistant in Beverley to provide in-home support and companionship. No prior care experience is required, training will be provided, and you’ll build a rewarding career in a supportive team.

You’ll drive between calls with a UK license, and receive paid holiday, pension, and flexible shift patterns to fit your lifestyle. Competitive hourly pay reflects your dedication.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm companionship to customers in their own homes.
• Assist with personal care (washing, bathing, dressing, toileting).
• Support mobility and safety, helping customers stay independent.
• Oversee and administer medication per care plans.
• Assist with household tasks: cleaning, cooking, meal prep.
• Run essential errands such as shopping or collecting prescriptions.
• Offer calm, considerate support that makes customers feel cared for.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Mobility support

Medication administration

Household tasks

Errands

Empathy

Job description

Care Assistant

Department: East 8

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Beverley

Compensation: £14.80 / hour

Description

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.