Care Assistant - Evenings & Weekends - Driving License Required

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

Job summary

A community-focused care provider in Basingstoke seeks Care Assistants to support individuals in their homes during evenings and weekends. The role emphasizes kindness and reliability, providing essential personal care and companionship. No prior experience is necessary, as comprehensive training will be provided. Benefits include mileage compensation, access to early pay, and opportunities for professional development. Join a supportive team that makes a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay app access

Refer-a-friend bonus

Paid holiday and pension

Apprenticeship routes and qualifications

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK.
• A willingness to learn; no prior care experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to customers in their own homes.
• Support with personal care including washing and dressing.
• Assist with mobility needs to keep customers safe.
• Administer medication in line with care plans.
• Help with cleaning, cooking, and meal preparation.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Compassion

Adaptability

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. We are looking for Care Assistants to support with evenings and weekend care calls. 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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls.
• Early Pay app (access up to 50% of pay before payday).

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).

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, NVQ).

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.