Health care Assistant

Helping Hands Hereford; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care provider is seeking compassionate and reliable Health Care Assistants to support adults in their homes, ensuring independence and quality of life. Responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting with mobility and medication, and offering emotional support. The role requires good communication skills and a caring nature, but no prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. Flexible working hours are available to accommodate lifestyle preferences.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing development

Opportunities for progression

Flexible working hours

Paid mileage and travel time

Supportive management

Uniform and PPE provided

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable, and dedicated with good communication skills.
• Ability to support individuals in maintaining independence and dignity.
• No prior experience required but commitment to training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support with mobility, medication prompts, and meal preparation.
• Offer emotional support and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Caring nature

Good communication skills

Reliability

Strong work ethic

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Health Care Assistants to join our growing team in Hereford. You will be supporting adults in their own homes to maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting
• Support with mobility, medication prompts, and meal preparation
• Offer emotional support and companionship
• Assist with light household tasks
• Follow individual care plans to deliver person-centred support
• Maintain accurate records and report any concerns to senior staff
• Work in line with company policies, safeguarding procedures, and CQC standards

What We Offer

• Full training and ongoing development
• Opportunities for progression (Care Certificate, NVQs)
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Paid mileage and travel time (if applicable)
• Supportive management and a friendly team environment
• Uniform and PPE provided

What We’re Looking For

• Caring, patient, and empathetic nature
• Good communication skills
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred but not essential)

Shifts Available

• Early shifts
• Late shifts
• Full days
• Weekends
• Part‑time flexible shifts available