Care Assistant

Midshires Care Limited; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shift patterns

Paid mileage 35p per mile

Paid holiday and pension

Fully funded training + qualifications

Blue Light Card with discounts

Career development

Job summary

Helping Hands is seeking a caring and reliable individual to join our team as a Care Assistant, helping clients stay comfortable and independent in their own homes. You’ll provide companionship, support daily living activities, and help clients feel safe and valued.

No prior care experience is required—full training is provided. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required, with flexible shifts and mileage paid to support your needs.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full training provided.
• Right to Work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.
• Kind, adaptable and reliable with a people-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm companionship and support in clients' homes.
• Assist with daily living activities to promote independence.
• Support with mobility, personal care and meal preparation.
• Run errands and help with household tasks as needed.
• Follow care plans and maintain client dignity and safety.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

Flexible shift patterns

Communication

People-first mindset

Tools

Driving license

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.