Compassionate Home Care Assistant - Flexible Shifts, Mileage

Helping Hands Homecare; Warwick Bridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage 35p per mile

Early pay app

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £100

Direct employment with paid holiday &

Apprenticeship routes & qualifications

Blue Light Card discounts

Flexible shift patterns

Annual pay reviews

Job summary

Helping Hands Homecare is seeking a caring Care Assistant to provide companionship and practical support in clients’ homes in Carlisle. The role emphasizes kindness, reliability and the ability to help others stay independent and safe, with full training provided.

You’ll work in a flexible capacity across shifts, delivering personal care, household tasks, and practical help while building meaningful relationships with clients in the communities you serve.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Kind, adaptable, people-first mindset.
• Willingness to learn with no prior care experience required.
• Reliability, compassion and the confidence to support others with dignity.

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

Driving licence

Right to work

People-first mindset

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Compassion

Job description

Helping Hands Homecare is seeking a caring Care Assistant to provide companionship and practical support in clients’ homes in Carlisle. The role emphasizes kindness, reliability and the ability to help others stay independent and safe, with full training provided.

You’ll work in a flexible capacity across shifts, delivering personal care, household tasks, and practical help while building meaningful relationships with clients in the communities you serve.