Care Assistant

Helping Hands; Pershore; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated home care provider in the UK seeks a Care Assistant to support clients in their homes. You'll provide personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily tasks, ensuring clients feel safe and respected. No prior care experience is necessary; kindness and reliability are essential. Enjoy flexible shifts, mileage compensation, and potential progression through recognized qualifications. Join a supportive team where your efforts make a genuine difference.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay app access

Refer-a-friend bonus

Paid holiday and pension

Free Blue Light Card

Flexible shift patterns

Annual pay reviews

Qualifications

• A kind, adaptable, people-first mindset is essential.
• A willingness to learn and support others with dignity is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, meaningful companionship to customers.
• Support with personal care such as washing and dressing.
• Assist customers with mobility needs.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Compassion

Adaptability

Confidence

Job description

Overview

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.

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.
• 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.

Why Helping Hands

• 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.
• Salary: £16.15 - £16.50 per hour.

Equality & Diversity

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.