Care Assistant

Helping Hands Homecare, Inc.; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 2,142,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Early pay app

Refer-a-friend bonus

Paid holiday and pension

Apprenticeship routes

Job summary

Helping Hands is hiring a Care Assistant in Doncaster to provide compassionate in‑home support and companionship. This flexible role is designed for caring individuals who want to help people live well at home and in the community.

You’ll assist with personal care, daily tasks and mobility, with full training provided. A UK driving licence is required, along with reliability and a caring mindset. Benefits include paid mileage and pension.

Qualifications

• Driving licence required to visit customers at home.
• Right to Work in the UK must be demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm companionship in customers' homes.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Support mobility and safety in the home.
• Assist with medication administration according to care plans.
• Help with household tasks and errands.

Skills

Driving licence

Right to Work in UK

People skills

Reliability

Job description

Care Assistant

Department: East 9

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Doncaster

Compensation: £15.55 / 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.