Care Assistant

Midshires Care Limited; East Finchley; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; 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 (up to £100)

Paid holiday and pension

Fully funded training + qualifications

Blue Light Card discounts

Career development

Job summary

Helping Hands is seeking Care Assistants to support people in their own homes across the community. You will provide companionship, assist with daily activities, and promote independence with dignity. No prior care experience is required as full training is provided.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, along with the right to work in the UK. We offer flexible shifts, paid mileage, and funded training, plus pension and holiday leave to help you grow a rewarding

Qualifications

• No care experience required; full training provided.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Help with household tasks and meal preparation.
• Run essential errands, from shopping to prescriptions.
• Offer calm, respectful support to help customers feel cared for.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

People skills

Willingness to learn

Full UK driving licence

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.