Care Assistant

Help At Home Limited; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Qualifications funding

Career progression

Paid training

Maternity pay

Annual leave

Cycle to work

Flexible hours

Local mileage

Holiday pay

Top employer UK

No experience required

Job summary

Help at Home is recruiting Care Assistants to support service users across Hinckley and surrounding areas. You’ll work in people’s homes, delivering compassionate, person-centred care and building trusted relationships.

We offer guaranteed hours, funded NVQ/Diploma Level 2 & 3 qualifications, and flexible shift patterns including early and late shifts. Local work with paid mileage and a supportive team make this a rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Hold at least 6 months of social care experience.
• Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available.
• Willingness to travel between clients within the local community.
• Compassion, empathy and a proactive approach to high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential care in clients' homes following personalised care plans.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming).
• Assist with medication preparation and safe administration.
• Support mobility and use of aids; assist with rehabilitation after hospital stays.
• Prepare meals and snacks; provide mealtime support.
• Carry out light domestic duties and housekeeping tasks.
• Offer companionship and build meaningful relationships.
• Promote independence, dignity, and choice in care.
• Monitor health and report changes to supervisors.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Reliability

Education

NVQ / Diploma Level 2 & 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

At Help at Home (part of the CCH Group), every day is different. We are currently experiencing rapid growth and have multiple exciting opportunities available to fit your life.

• We are actively recruiting for compassionate Care Assistants to join our dedicated teams supporting service users across the heart of Hinckley.

What is Homecare?

Homecare is all about helping vulnerable adults remain safe, happy, and independent in the place they love most – their own home.

Unlike working in a residential or hospital setting, community care is focused on building genuine relationships, providing companionship, and supporting people to live life on their own terms.

You’ll do far more than complete tasks – you'll become a trusted part of someone's day and make a real difference to their quality of life. If you want to go home each day knowing you've changed someone's life for the better, this role could be perfect for you.

We're currently recruiting Care Assistants across some of Hinckley's most vibrant and diverse communities. Thanks to rapid expansion, we are actively hiring for:

• Hinckley-As one of our expanding service areas, Hinckley benefits from a committed team of compassionate carers and strong partnerships with both the Local Authority and private clients. This creates a consistent pipeline of care packages, providing stability for our team and high-quality care for our customers.
• City- A key contracted area within the City of Leicester, covering the LE2 and LE5 postcodes. We receive a high volume of referrals from the Local Authority, with guaranteed care packages being allocated daily. This provides a consistent flow of opportunities for our dedicated team of care professionals, allowing us to deliver high-quality care and support to people across the community.

(We are also recruiting through Leicestershire including: Loughborough, Market Harborough, Enderby, Thurmaston)

Local Work, Local ClientsWe aim to match our Care Professionals to clients within their local area wherever possible, helping you spend less time travelling and more time making a difference.

We believe great work deserves great pay. You will be paid

Our services operate 7 days a week. We are currently looking for staff to cover a variety of full-time and part-time shift patterns, including:

Earlies - 7am - 2pm

Tea & Bed - 2pm-10pm

About the Roles & Specific Packages

You’ll play a vital role in supporting our service users to live independently, with dignity and confidence. Because we provide highly tailored, person-centred care, we are currently welcoming applications from both male and female care professionals to cover new referrals.

(Please note: Where specific client packages require a male or female carer for personal care, this is an occupational requirement exempt under the Equality Act 2010).

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Care Professional, you’ll provide essential care and support in the homes of our clients, following personalised care plans that put dignity and respect at the heart of everything you do.

You’ll help with:

Supporting with personal care – bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming with the utmost dignity

Assisting with medication – preparation and safe administration

Helping with mobility – using aids/equipment safely and supporting rehabilitation after hospital stays

Preparing meals/snacks and offering mealtime support

Carrying out light domestic duties – laundry, making beds, household tasks

Offering companionship and building meaningful relationships

What Else You’ll Help With

Companionship – conversations, activities, outings

Social Inclusion – encouraging participation in hobbies, interests, and community activities

Promoting Independence – ensuring dignity and choice are at the forefront of your care

Mobility Assistance – transfers, walking support, use of aids

Health Monitoring – observing and reporting changes in condition

Emotional Support – empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear

Safety & Emergency Response – creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed

Collaboration – working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families

Qualifications

What You’ll Need (Besides a Cape and Superpowers!)

Hold onto your hats — ideally, you’ll have at least 6 months of social care experience to join our merry band of care crusaders!

But here’s the truth: what matters most to us is your heart of gold and your ability to sprinkle kindness wherever you go. You’ll need to be as resilient as a rubber band and as eager to learn as a curious kitten. Don’t worry — we’ll help you level up your skills and knowledge as part of our close-knit (and delightfully quirky) team.

While experience is a bonus, we’re really looking for people who:

Have compassion oozing from every pore.

Possess problem-solving powers that would impress Mother Teresa.

Are committed to respectful, high-quality care that would make your gran proud.

Have the right to work within the UK(Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.)

Are willing and able to travel between clients within the local community.

Additional Information

What You’ll Receive

• Guaranteed Hours available for the right candidates – giving you the security of regular work.
• Fully Funded Qualifications: Ongoing support to achieve your NVQ / Diploma Level 2 & 3 in Health and Social Care!
• Career Progression Opportunities: Clear pathways to advance into Senior Care, Coaching, or Management roles.
• Paid training
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flexible hours – part-time and full-time
• Local work with paid mileage
• Enhanced pay for bank holidays
• The backing of the largest care company in the UK
• No experience required

Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes?

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