Care Assistant - 20 Hours Guaranteed Contract

Midshires Care Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage 35p per mile

Flexible shift patterns

Access up to 50% of pay before payday

Refer-a-friend bonus (£100)

Paid holiday and pension

Fully funded training & qualifications

Blue Light Card discounts

Career development

Job summary

Helping Hands is hiring Care Assistants to support clients in their own homes across the area. You don’t need prior care experience; we provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed. A 20-hour guaranteed contract is available with flexible shifts to fit your lifestyle.

Join a purpose-driven team focused on wellbeing, dignity and reliable care. Mileage is paid, and you’ll have access to training, benefits and career development within a caring culture.

Qualifications

• No experience needed; full training provided.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a caring attitude.
• Ability to follow care plans and communicate clearly.
• Reliable, adaptable and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm companionship to customers in their own homes.
• Support with personal care such as washing, bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Assist with mobility to keep clients safe and independent.
• Oversee and administer medication per care plans and reminders.
• Help with household tasks like cleaning and meal preparation.
• Run essential errands and support daily living activities.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Medication administration

Household tasks

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.

This branch is able to offer a 20 hours guaranteed contract. Candidates must be flexible with a mixture of shifts.

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 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.

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.