Compassionate Home Care Assistant | Flexible Shifts & Training

Helping Hands; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage 35p per mile

Early Pay app

Refer-a-friend bonus

Direct employment with paid holiday &

Apprenticeship routes & NVQs

Blue Light Card discounts

Flexible shift patterns

Annual pay reviews

Job summary

Helping Hands in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support people in their homes. You’ll provide companionship, assist with daily living tasks, and help people stay independent while feeling safe and valued.

No prior care experience is required; we’ll provide training, support and confidence to thrive. A kind, reliable, people-first mindset and strong communication are essential for delivering respectful, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

People-first mindset

Willingness to learn

Job description

Helping Hands in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support people in their homes. You’ll provide companionship, assist with daily living tasks, and help people stay independent while feeling safe and valued.

No prior care experience is required; we’ll provide training, support and confidence to thrive. A kind, reliable, people-first mindset and strong communication are essential for delivering respectful, person-centred care.