Care Assistant

Helping Hands; Corby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage 35p per mile

Refer-a-friend bonus (£100)

Paid holiday and pension

Fully funded training and recognised

Blue Light Card discounts

Flexible shift patterns

Access up to 50% of pay before payday

Job summary

Helping Hands in the United Kingdom is looking for a Care Assistant to make a real difference in the homes of clients. You’ll provide companionship, support with daily tasks, and help people stay independent and safe, with full training provided.

No prior care experience is needed; we value kindness, reliability and a genuine desire to help others. A driving licence and vehicle are required for this in-home role, with flexible shifts and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• No care experience required; full training provided.
• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm companionship to customers in their own homes.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and daily living tasks.
• Help with housekeeping, meal preparation and errands.
• Administer or oversee medication as per care plans.
• Ensure safety and dignity while delivering care.

Skills

Driving licence required

Right to Work in the UK

Job description

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.

• 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.
• 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
• 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.

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.

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.