Compassionate Care Assistant - Flexible Shifts & Training

Helping Hands Homecare; Matlock; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Early pay

Refer-a-friend

Holiday & pension

Apprenticeships

Blue Light Card

Flexible shifts

Pay reviews

Job summary

Helping Hands is seeking a Care Assistant in Matlock to provide compassionate support to clients at home. You’ll help with daily activities, personal care and companionship, in a flexible role with training and development opportunities.

No prior care experience is required; kindness and a people-first mindset are essential. A full UK driving licence is preferred, and you’ll join a supportive team with benefits and avenues for growth.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required.
• Kindness, reliability and compassion are valued.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

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.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Compassion

Willingness to learn

Job description

Helping Hands is seeking a Care Assistant in Matlock to provide compassionate support to clients at home. You’ll help with daily activities, personal care and companionship, in a flexible role with training and development opportunities.

No prior care experience is required; kindness and a people-first mindset are essential. A full UK driving licence is preferred, and you’ll join a supportive team with benefits and avenues for growth.