Care Assistant - Guaranteed Hours

Midshires Care Limited; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Flexible shifts

Pay advance

Refer-a-friend bonus

Paid holiday

Pension

Training funded

Blue Light Card

Career development

Job summary

Helping Hands is seeking a Care Assistant to join our team serving Newbury and Marlborough. No previous care experience is required – full training is provided so you can start making a difference from day one. You will support people to live well, stay independent, and feel safe in their own homes.

We offer flexible shifts, guaranteed hours, and paid mileage at 35p per mile. You’ll need a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, along with the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required; full training provided.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to customers in their own homes.
• Assist with personal care including washing, bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Assist with mobility needs to keep customers 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 shopping to prescriptions.
• Offer calm, considerate support that makes customers feel cared for.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Willingness to learn

People skills

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

Contracts available in Newbury and Marlborough

Join Helping Hands as a Care Assistant and start a rewarding career where you can make a real difference every day.

Branch is able to offer a guaranteed hours 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 aCare Assistantwith 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.