Care Assistant

Midshires Care Limited; Cricklade; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage 35p per mile

Flexible shift patterns

Access up to 50% of your pay beforepay

Refer-a-friend bonus (£100)

Paid holiday and pension

Fully funded training + qualifications

Blue Light Card with discounts

Job summary

Helping Hands in the UK is hiring a Care Assistant to provide compassionate support in clients' homes. No previous care experience is required as full training is provided, and you’ll join a purpose-driven team dedicated to helping people live well in their own communities.

You’ll need a full UK driving licence, a flexible approach to shifts, and a genuine desire to help others. The role offers on-going training, career progression, and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• No care experience required; full training provided.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Kind, reliable and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide warmth and companionship in clients' own homes.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Support mobility and promote safety.
• Administer and monitor medications as required.
• Help with household tasks and errands.
• Deliver respectful, person-centred care.

Skills

Driving license

Kind mindset

Reliability

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.