Care Assistant

Help At Home Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 17,909,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Hours

Fully Funded Qualifications NVQ/Level

Cycle to Work scheme

Local mileage paid

Job summary

Help at Home Limited is recruiting compassionate Care Assistants to support service users across Leicester. You will work in clients’ homes, providing personal care, companionship and practical support to promote independence and wellbeing.

We welcome applicants with at least 6 months’ care experience and a kind, patient approach. The role offers flexible hours, guaranteed hours and local work within Leicestershire, including city and Hinckley areas.

Qualifications

• Have compassion and empathy with service users.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and adapting to needs.
• Excellent communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential home-based care following personalised plans.
• Assist with personal care, medication, mobility, meals and light domestic tasks.
• Offer companionship and promote independence and safety for clients.

Skills

Compassion

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

NVQ / Diploma Level 2 & 3

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 Leicester

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.

Work Close to Home Across Leicestershire.

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

• 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.
  
• 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.

We are also recruiting through Leicestershire including: Loughborough, Market Harborough, Enderby, Thurmaston0

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 - 4pm-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: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.)

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/snacksand offering mealtime support

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

Offering companionshipand 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 Hoursavailable 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?

If you’re ready for a career adventure that’s more exciting than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory, apply today and become part of our journey to transform care.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.