Care Assistant

Helping Hands; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage 35p per mile

Early Pay app

Refer-a-friend bonus

Direct employment with paid holiday &

Apprenticeship routes & NVQs

Blue Light Card discounts

Flexible shift patterns

Annual pay reviews

Job summary

Helping Hands in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support people in their homes. You’ll provide companionship, assist with daily living tasks, and help people stay independent while feeling safe and valued.

No prior care experience is required; we’ll provide training, support and confidence to thrive. A kind, reliable, people-first mindset and strong communication are essential for delivering respectful, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• 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. No prior care experience needed.
• Reliability, compassion, and the confidence to support others with dignity.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

People-first mindset

Willingness to learn

Job description

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. We have a variety of shifts available covering weekends and evenings.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Testimonials

"From customers to other carers everyone is lovely. We all get along and if we need help it's always there. I got the hours I asked due to having kids…"

Work life balance Flexibility indeed'It really is a joy to work' "You will struggle to find carers with a better work ethic than those who work for Helping Hands. The whole of the Exeter team work as one and…"

Amazing company High wages glassdoor'Management always listen' "Management always listen and try their best to help you, all the staff and customers are lovely and they do their best to work around you…"

Benefits

• 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.
• Range of flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle.
• Annual pay reviews aligned to cost of living.

All applications are considered fairly in line with our Equality and Diversity Policy.