Compassionate Care Assistant - Flexible Shifts & Training

Helping Hands; Blyth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Driving licence & vehicle required

Flexible shifts

Paid mileage 35p/mile

Paid holiday

Pension

Fully funded training & qualifications

Blue Light Card discounts

Refer-a-friend bonus £100

Early wage access (up to 50%)

Career development

Job summary

Helping Hands in the United Kingdom is hiring a Care Assistant to make a real difference day to day, supporting people in their own homes with kindness and dignity.

No previous care experience is required as full training and ongoing support are provided, along with a driving licence and access to your own vehicle. You'll enjoy flexible shifts, paid mileage, pension and holiday, plus opportunities for development within a purpose‑driven team.

Qualifications

• No care experience required; full training provided.
• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle.
• Paid mileage at 35p per mile.
• Ongoing support and career development.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm companionship to customers in their homes.
• Support with personal care including washing, bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Assist with mobility to keep customers safe and confident.
• Oversee and administer medication as per care plans.
• Help with household tasks such as cleaning and meal preparation.
• Run essential errands like food shopping and collecting prescriptions.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

People skills

Compassion

Dignity support

Job description

Helping Hands in the United Kingdom is hiring a Care Assistant to make a real difference day to day, supporting people in their own homes with kindness and dignity.

No previous care experience is required as full training and ongoing support are provided, along with a driving licence and access to your own vehicle. You'll enjoy flexible shifts, paid mileage, pension and holiday, plus opportunities for development within a purpose‑driven team.